Politics and Payroll: Charting an Uncertain Path in Congress

President Joe Biden’s political reputation as a dealmaker likely will be put to the test as he tries to pass significant legislation through Congress, a payroll expert said March 17.

Biden has had a robust legislative and regulatory agenda since taking office in January, which presents many opportunities and challenges for payroll professionals, said Thad Inge, senior manager for government relations at Paychex Inc.

“Washington is divided,” Inge said. “We have a very polarized country politically and a very polarized Congress.”

Payroll professionals, while navigating political changes, have to determine how best to maximize opportunities and how best to mitigate ...