MyPayrollHR Fraud Case Hits 180 Wisconsin Businesses And Counting

MADISON, WI — State officials are asking for the public's help in finding out exactly how many local businesses were impacted by the sudden closure of MyPayrollHR - an online provider of payroll and human resources software.

According to media reports, in early September the CEO of MyPayrollHR admitted to a $70 million fraud case that negatively impacted all of their business customers and people employed by their business customers.

State officials in Wisconsin say they've identified more than 180 Wisconsin businesses that have been impacted in the fraud case. Peter Barca, State Department of Revenue chair said that September payments made on behalf of affected businesses have resulted in "insufficient funds, and will potentially subject them to late payment interest fees and penalties."

The department is seeking to hear from businesses impacted by potential MyPayrollHR fraud to help them to avoid costly fees and penalties for missing those payments.

"We are working to ensure that these companies who have already fallen victim don't get further hurt by late payments and fees," stated Peter Barca, Secretary-designee of the Department of Revenue. We encourage companies to contact us for assistance in navigating their options for avoiding costly penalties."

Employees facing wage related issues may contact the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division at 608-266-6860 or fill out a Labor Standards Complaint form at: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/forms/erd/ls_119_e.htm.