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Get an instant view of client compliance requirements, health benefits and savings opportunities—so you can deliver proactive, high-value guidance with confidence.

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Create Time Off accrual waiting periods based on hours worked—not just days—so your policies reflect how your team actually works and can better  align with state requirements, without the manual hassle.

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Your dedicated benefits advisor uses personalized insights on cost, coverage, and provider preferences to recommend the best fit for your business. Plus, new dental and vision benchmarks show how your package compares to similar companies—so you can renew with confidence.

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Get payroll and team insights directly in ChatGPT. Connect your Gusto account to ask questions and spot trends using natural language—no digging through manual reports. Select customers can even run payroll directly within ChatGPT.

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When you take out a line of credit with Payroll Bridge,³ Parafin will waive the financing fee if you repay your full outstanding balance within three days.⁶ It’s built to give you extra flexibility during tight moments, without extra cost. Subject to eligibility.

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Once timesheets are approved, hours automatically sync into payroll, saving you time and helping you pay everyone on schedule.

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Time off policies now include both paid and unpaid options, giving you more flexibility to match how your team works.

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Solopreneurs can now elect S corp status through Gusto with step-by-step guidance to complete, sign, and file IRS Form 2553, potentially saving thousands in taxes every year. An expert-trained AI advisor helps them determine eligibility and make informed decisions about their election.

Gusto can help offset the cost of offering a 401(k). We automatically review your payroll and benefits data to estimate your maximum Retirement Plan Tax Credit and provide ready-to-file documents for you or your accountant. It’s a simpler way to get a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your business taxes—without the extra paperwork.

Your employees can now easily compare plans side-by-side (including external plans, like those of a spouse/partner), download plan details for a deeper look, learn from built-in tips, and see employer contributions upfront—helping them feel confident in their coverage choices.

Team members can now set when they’re available to work, giving managers the clarity they need to build conflict-free schedules with ease.

We’ve partnered with Anuvi to make COBRA easier and faster. With quicker enrollment notices, smarter automation, and more responsive support for departing employees, managing compliance is more seamless.

Gusto 401(k) powered by Guideline combines trusted payroll and proven retirement expertise in one cohesive experience. Manage payroll and 401(k) from a single dashboard, simplifying setup and empowering your team to save for the future.

Need extra hands on HR? Get matched with a dedicated HR professional who can handle the heavy lifting—from onboarding, offboarding, compliance, team development, and more. Availability is limited, so check today to see if your business qualifies!

Admins can now review and approve timesheets and time-off requests right from the Gusto mobile app. Manage payroll on the go, wherever you are.

Schedule contractor payments ahead of time to avoid last-minute manual entries before payday. Less stress, more time saved.

Discover, purchase, and manage your business insurance all in one place. From General Liability to Workers’ Comp, Commercial Property, Professional Liability and more—you can now protect your business directly within Gusto.

You can now include non-payroll team members—like founders or team members paid outside of Gusto—on your account. They’ll appear in your org chart and can use HR tools like goals and feedback, or manager tools like approvals for time off, hours, and expenses.

For our California customers, you can now set up break policies that automatically track missed breaks and pay out break premiums—keeping your business compliant with state labor laws.

Save an average of 20% on health insurance premiums with Gusto’s new level-funded plans. Get access to lower rates and keep things simple by managing payroll and benefits in one place.

Speed matters. With Instant Pay, your team can get paid in minutes anytime—24/7/365. Or choose Same-day Pay to ensure money arrives within the business day, right during business hours.

Stay compliant—without the hassle. Our new Poster Compliance service automatically delivers the latest federal, state, and local labor law posters to every location(whether onsite or remote) every time that laws change.

Bookkeeping Auto Mapping in Gusto Pro uses AI suggestions based on your firm’s chart of accounts. Set the rules once, and categories map automatically going forward—keeping books clean, and integrations connected.

Access the coverage you need—like general liability and workers’ comp—as soon as you need it. Business insurance through Gusto, powered by NEXT, offers fast quotes, bundle savings up to 10%, and easy enrollment.

Gusto Showcase is back! This time, we’re debuting tons of new tools to help you navigate payday—and every day—more confidently. See we’ve built to help you take control of your cash flow.

Gusto Solo helps solopreneurs navigate S corp election, define and pay themselves a reasonable salary, automate compliance, and save thousands on taxes — removing the guesswork and offering guidance when it counts.

Give your clients a smoother, safer screening experience with the Checkr + Gusto integration. Now you can create and manage multiple Checkr accounts on behalf of your clients with a single email address.

A new reporting tool that helps employers reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency by flagging employees who clock in early, clock in late, or miss scheduled shifts — all in one easy-to-use report.

A new scheduling feature that automatically recommends where to place paid and unpaid breaks within each shift, based on your company’s break policies. Designed to simplify scheduling, support compliance, and reduce manual work.

Renewals just got easier. If you use Gusto for Health Insurance, you will be paired with a benefits expert who will guide you through coverage decisions and help find the right fit for your team’s evolving needs.

Track onboarding, approve overtime, log bonuses, upload documents, and offer health and travel benefits—all with more speed and transparency for your international employees.

Ensure employees complete their full break before clocking back in—helping maintain compliance with break policies and avoid overpayments.

We’ve streamlined the fulfillment process—the behind-the-scenes steps that get benefits activated—so your employees get covered faster and with less hassle.

When you renew and choose a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), an HSA is paired by default—making it easier to offer more complete, cost-effective coverage for your team.

Are you on the Premium plan? Say hello to your single point of contact for personalized, white-glove support. From tailored product walkthroughs to proactive account reviews, we're here to help you get the most out of Gusto.

With the Gusto app, you can run regular and off-cycle payrolls, invite new team members, view your team’s info, receive and address payroll alerts, and set up notifications and permissions.

From important government filings to employee training—Gusto Compliance continuously monitors employment law updates, giving businesses in New York and California proactive alerts and personalized guidance.

Our redesigned pay schedule setup is easier to follow, with step-by-step guidance, best practices, and built-in guardrails—so you can set up quickly, in a way that fits your business.

Time tracking is now available for salaried exempt employees. This will provide employers better visibility into hours worked and simplify cost tracking and client billing. Setup is similar to hourly tracking, with a few exceptions (like overtime and break policies).

Send the right documents to new employees based on their job title, department, or work location. Upload custom documents, select relevant attributes, and the system will auto-select the appropriate document during onboarding—saving time and reducing errors.

Add global holidays, employee paydays, and upcoming EOR invoice dates within the Gusto Calendar to keep your team and finances organized.

Scheduling is now quicker and more intuitive with the ability to duplicate shifts and schedule unpaid breaks. You can also view regular and overtime hours as you schedule and compare scheduled hours to hours worked.

Manage domestic and global contractors more effectively, by adding key details to their profiles, including job title, department, and custom notes.

We've added recommended preset break policies based on state laws to help save you time and ensure compliance when setting up time tracking.

Unlock growth, get expert guidance, and empower your teams with new features that grow with you—from your first step to your latest.

Now more employees can advance a portion of their earned wages early through the Gusto Wallet app (powered by Clair). There’s no interest, credit checks, or required fees—and you can continue running payroll as usual.

Edit-only access gives you peace of mind that payroll is reviewed and approved by team members with full access before it’s processed, keeping things accurate and secure.

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We’ve added advanced reporting tools for accountants with multiple clients, allowing them to track and support their customers faster, with less effort.

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We've automated the transfer of employee data. What used to take hours now takes seconds.

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Scheduling is even easier with new drag-and-drop shifts. You can also print a PDF of your team's schedule for offline visibility.

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Save time and avoid conflicts with shift scheduling in Gusto. Part of our Time & Attendance solution, scheduling is integrated with time tracking and time off. Your team can access schedules from the web or the Gusto Wallet app.

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From remote workers to multi-state teams, we simplify health benefits with nationwide coverage, competitive pricing, and expert support—now available in all 50 states. Plus, health insurance administration is free with your Gusto plan.

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Owner-only businesses can reduce their taxable income and save for retirement with a fully integrated solo 401(k) plan from Human Interest. Save time with a 401(k) plan that automatically syncs payroll data and transfers funds.

Create a solo 401(k) plan

We’re replacing the Manager role with Custom Roles, giving you the power to tailor permissions to fit your employee’s specific responsibilities.

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Exclusively in the Gusto Wallet app, Paycheck Estimate gives employees a preview of their estimated paycheck a few days before payday, so they can plan ahead with confidence.

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We’ve streamlined collaboration for payroll admins by enabling them to assign specific permissions, ensuring all necessary team members review and approve each payroll before submission. This enhances accountability, promotes transparency, and safeguards accuracy for this essential task.

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Find the right plan for your company in less time when shopping for health insurance. Gusto now allows you to sort by coverage level, plan type, insurance carrier, cost, deductible, out-of-pocket-maximum, and more.

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Another automation to help you run payroll faster, admins can now pull unsynced, approved timesheet data directly from the Payroll flow, and receive alerts for any unapproved timesheets that require review.

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To help you better track payroll activity, we’ve made the Payroll Activity Log even more informative by including payroll edit details, such as changes in specific fields (e.g., updated from X to Y by A on Z date).

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We improved the payroll reversal process in our app to clearly communicate the implications of a reversal and increase self-service options.

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Renewing your benefits elections and adding new coverage is now easier than ever. With our new automations for dental and vision renewal rates with Guardian, we’ll automatically send all necessary information to your insurance carriers on your behalf.

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