
CoAdvantage’s own Kristin Baldwin shared her insights on payroll compliance in a recent article by People Managing People.
In the section “11 Ways to Avoid Payroll Compliance Mistakes,” step 3 advises readers to:
Regularly Audit Classifications and Pay Practices:
Misclassifications are among the most penalized errors and can create lasting tax and wage liability. To catch these, revisit contractor vs. employee classifications and exempt vs. non-exempt statuses to ensure they align with the latest IRS and DOL criteria.
Pro Tip:
Employers should conduct periodic nexus risk assessments, especially after hiring out-of-state employees.
—Kristin Baldwin, Director of Compliance at leading PEO CoAdvantage
Read the full Payroll Compliance: Complete Guide 2025 by Finn Bartram, published 6/17/2025 in People Managing People.