Insights: Human Resources
Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate your employees
One popular fringe benefit is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning and perhaps earn a degree with financial assistance from their employers. One way to attract, retain and motivate employees is to provide education fringe benefits so that team members can improve their skills and gain additional knowledge. An employee can…
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Businesses, be prepared to champion the advantages of an HSA
With concerns about inflation in the news for months now, most business owners are keeping a close eye on costs. Although it can be difficult to control costs related to mission-critical functions such as overhead and materials, you might find some budge room in employee benefits. Many companies have lowered their benefits costs by offering…
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The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have children looking to earn extra spending money. You can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your child on the payroll. It’s a win-win! Here are four tax advantages.…
Read MorePermanent Extension for Providing Forms 1095-B & 1095-C to Employees Finalized
In final regulations released on December 12, 2022, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) formally adopted and permanently extended the automatic 30-day extension for employers and other reporting entities to provide Forms 1095-B and 1095-C (collectively, “the Forms”) to employees. Our HR Consulting team has the knowledge and expertise to…
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OSHA 300A Posting Period (Feb 1-Apr 30)
Employers that are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) record-keeping rule must post a summary of 2022 work-related injuries and illnesses in a noticeable place from Feb. 1 to April 30. Many employers with more than 10 employees—except for those in certain low-risk industries—must keep a record of serious work-related injuries and…
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Employee Benefit Plan Limits Increase for 2023
Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits adjusted for inflation before the beginning of each calendar year. Due to high inflation rates, many employee benefit plan limits will significantly increase in 2023. Some benefit limits are not indexed for inflation, such as the dependent care FSA limit and the catch-up contribution limit for…
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Off-limit interview questions
When interviewing candidates, always make a list of interview questions and make sure every question asks for job-related information that will help in the selection process. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability. Some state laws also prohibit discrimination based on…
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2023 Health FSA Contribution Cap Rises to $3,050
By Drema Foster, PAFM Employees can put an extra $200 into their health care flexible spending accounts (health FSAs) next year, the IRS announced on Oct. 18, as the annual contribution limit rises to $3,050, up from $2,850 in 2022. The increase is double the $100 rise from 2021 to 2022 and reflects recent inflation. If the employer’s…
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2022 AFFORDABLE CARE ACT REPORTING DEADLINES AND POTENTIAL PENALTIES
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ACA) requires certain employers to report to the IRS annually regarding the health care coverage they offer to full-time employees. Under Section 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code, an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) must report information on Form 1095-C that discloses if an employer is subject…
Read MoreI-9 audits rise by 300%
If you haven’t reviewed your company’s I-9 forms and processes, now is the time. Employer I-9 audits conducted by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spiked by 300% in recent years. Related immigration arrests (of employees and managers) jumped by 600%. Our HR Consulting team has the knowledge and expertise to help you and your…
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