Payroll

Small-business job growth remained consistent in February with the previous month, but hourly earnings growth increased slightly over January, according to a new report from payroll giant Paychex.

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The unemployment rate edged up to 4.0 percent because of the partial government shutdown.

Employers kept hiring despite the partial government shutdown and the fading impact of corporate tax cuts.

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.

The professional services sector saw below-average wage growth -- except for those who switched jobs.

The economy continued to show strength thanks to tax cuts, despite the stock market, trade wars and the partial government shutdown.

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

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The pace of hiring slackened somewhat at large companies despite corporate tax cuts earlier this year.

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

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Small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots.

Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.

The document reflects the reduced 24 percent withholding rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Payroll and the New Back Office

Paychex reported slight gains last month in employment and wage growth at small businesses, as the tight labor market appears to be holding back more robust growth.