Paychex

As the U.S. retirement savings crisis continues to grow, legislators are taking steps to ensure all employees have access to formal retirement savings programs.

Small-business job growth remained relatively consistent in April, but hourly earnings growth moderated slightly, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Issues new and old will be a focus at the federal, state and local levels.

The rate of job growth at small businesses slowed in March, but wage growth continued at a healthy pace, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Utilizing different types of workers can bring different types of regulatory and tax challenges.

The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Hourly earnings grew at a moderate pace last month, but employment leveled off.

In an ideal world, businesses would make tax preparation a yearlong commitment.

Accountants have been pushing for more payroll capabilities within their accounting software.

Hourly earnings growth increased 2.38 percent at small businesses in November, but job growth dipped 0.85 percent from a year ago.