Author: Ginnette Clark

🎉 National Payroll Week is almost here—and it’s time to celebrate YOU! 🎉

Let’s face it—payroll professionals like you are the unsung heroes who keep everything running smoothly, even when the spotlight misses you. That changes now.

We’re throwing a special event in your honor— an afternoon of fun, creativity, and well-deserved recognition! 🥳 Join us at the beautiful Toledo Zoo on August 21st from 3:00-5:00 for a hands-on creative workshop led by Kathy from Kathy Creates. No experience? No problem! You’ll leave with a unique, office-worthy project you made yourself—and maybe even a few new friends. 😉

✨ What’s included:

• Admission to the Toledo Zoo 🐯 (feel free to stay after and enjoy the zoo)
• A fun & beginner-friendly creative session 🎨
• Light snacks to keep the vibes going 🍪

This is your moment to relax, connect, and let your creative side shine—you’ve earned it!

Register here by August 15th:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_aHExi6jrOl8IzeG9JqBFEdgVUY82E3xG4izwLtKeHnuDdg/viewform?usp=header

 Mark Your Calendars! 
Join us for our next power-packed lunch meeting on Wednesday, July 17th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Te’kela’s in Sylvania!

We’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar face and a rising industry leader — Ginnette Clark, CPP, the brand new President of Pay O! Ginnette got her start right here in our chapter, and she’s returning to share her insights on one of the hottest topics in the industry: AI in Payroll. 

You’ll get cutting-edge info, reconnect with an amazing payroll pro, and enjoy the always-delicious Te’kela’s menu. 

Don’t miss this incredible combo of Ginnette + great food + payroll innovation!

 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTfZswm9AabVxbpLyU6wZuQH52Ws4RLUMy8CeosDq01LgZbQ/viewform?usp=header

🎉 Happy Fri-YAY, Everyone! 🎉

Mark your calendars! Our next Toledo Chapter meeting is coming up on Thursday, May 22nd from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom, and you won’t want to miss it! We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Kaufer from Thomas & Company who will be diving into the hot topic:
“Staying Ahead of Multi-State Payroll Tax and Compliance” 💼💻

👉 Register now to reserve your spot:
https://forms.gle/dhTLJYL22hpF7chj7

But that’s not all… 🥁
During the meeting, we’ll be drawing the winner for a FREE OCPP registration! 🎟️🙌
How to enter? Just be a member of the Toledo Chapter—that’s it!

Still not a member? Now’s the perfect time to join! Membership gets you:
✅ A shot at the FREE OCPP registration
✅ Discounted meeting rates
✅ Access to our exclusive members-only section of the website

🌟 Join today and unlock all the perks:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflavMAx4VXTDCk680WUNAy7Ww3RwgpRLsNdRmCPDz2-DcbkA/viewform

See you on Zoom and good luck in the drawing! 🎉💼

Our very own Ginnette Clark, CPP is the new PayO president! You can read the article from Paytech here.

Carrie Urrutia from Eastman and Smith will be speaking about the DOL updates. It will be held at the Maumee Bay Brewing Company from 11:30-1:00.

You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu12eOBCXFZwqabYk9FWx7p9WVGKfuR011u7VdVawz_uOzCw/viewform?usp=sharing

We will have Gerrie Ross from Ohio Department of Taxation speaking to us about “Ohio Withholding Updates”. The meeting will open at 11:45 with Gerrie speaking from 12:00-1:00. You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ZPS2IVd0KCg8hxK2wHZVuZuPvCASUZ0Dz9hsCPBQ7Gp3Rg/viewform?usp=sf_link

For those that employ people in Michigan, be aware that on 2-21-25, the Earned Sick Time Act goes into effect. Be sure you have a way to accrue the hours. The link below is for a very good webinar that answers a lot of questions.

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/paid-medical-leave-act

Click the link below to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-aEPi2oCjAELn4i_W1YKTupNd-j82fUarBwh0TAv58KVGNA/viewform?usp=sf_link

We will be learning about the “Common W2C Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them” from Becky Harshberger, CPP. This will be a Zoom meeting, the call will open at 11:45 with Becky speaking at noon.

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ZPS2IVd0KCg8hxK2wHZVuZuPvCASUZ0Dz9hsCPBQ7Gp3Rg/viewform?usp=sf_link