National Payroll Week — September 7-11, 2009

In the spirit of National Payroll Week, PrimePay would like to recognize the hard work of America's 156 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who pay them. Together, through the payroll withholding system, they contribute, collect, report and deposit approximately $1.8 trillion, or 65.7%, of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury. That's two-thirds of our country's operating budget... money that pays for schools, roads, parks and the American way of life.

PrimePay says thank you to our clients and the payroll professionals at those companies during National Payroll Week!

Every year, more than 146 million workers in America receive a paycheck. That's more than 3.5 billion payroll checks per year. For many employees, a trip to the bank on payday is a favored tradition. But that innocent trip to cash your check costs you more than just wasted time. In fact, the way you're paid could be damaging the environment.

What is NPW — National Payroll Week?

Most American companies offer a number of free and easy ways to make sure you're paid in an environmentally friendly way. PrimePay offers tips to "go green with your green" and make your payroll process an eco-friendly choice. These green options include direct deposit, pay cards and online pay statements... all which eliminate the need for paper payroll checks and paper pay statements... making them a safe, secure and environmentally friendly choice.

AMERICA WORKS BECAUSE WE'RE WORKING FOR AMERICA ® — NPW, National Payroll Week, celebrates the unique partnership among America's workers, their companies, the payroll professionals who pay them and critical government programs such as, social security, Medicare, fair labor standards and child support. Together, through payroll withholding, they contribute and collect 65.7% of U.S. Treasury revenue.

This special week celebrates many things important to each of us who work. From the economic, cultural and social achievements of workers, to the significance of "an honest day's work for an honest day's pay," National Payroll Week is a celebration on many levels.

NPW Fast Facts

• The American Payroll Association founded National Payroll Week in 1996.
• National Payroll Week coincides with the celebration of Labor Day. This special week celebrates the economic, cultural, and social achievements of workers.
• NPW is a national campaign to help America's workers understand more about their paychecks, the payroll withholding system and other payroll-driven benefits.
• During NPW, local APA chapters and members host presentations to school and civic groups, participate in community service initiatives, and use local media to pass along information to today's workers and the workers of tomorrow.
• In 2000, APA created a year-round touchstone, www.nationalpayrollweek.com, to provide workers with valuable information about their paychecks, withholding, the payroll industry and celebrating National Payroll Week.