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Wage growth and hours worked climbed at small businesses in July, although the rate of job growth dipped slightly, according to Paychex.

The rate of unemployment has hit a 50-year low and the war for talent rages on in almost every industry, including accounting.

Small business job growth declined 1.09 percent year-over-year in June, but hourly earnings growth rose for the third consecutive month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

The South is continuing to lead among the regions in terms of employment growth, while the West stayed on top for hourly earnings growth.

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.