There is little doubt that nearly every type of employer will continue to rely on technology to beat — or even just keep up with — their competition. This means not only acquiring the right hardware and software but also hiring and retaining the brightest...
Like many small business owners, you may be unable to sponsor a major medical plan at this time. Perhaps you have thought about sponsoring a health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) instead. Unfortunately, under federal regulations, you may not be able to do that either. There...
Under federal law, there is no mandate for an employer to offer compensated time off to mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child. But a few states have mandatory paid parental leave laws on the books, and it is a topic...
Many employers wish to offer group term life insurance as a fringe benefit but find the premiums unaffordable. Under such circumstances, you could provide the coverage and have employees pay the premiums pretax through an existing cafeteria plan. Just be sure you understand the tax...
The IRS recently issued final regulations that permit employers to voluntarily truncate employee SSNs on copies of IRS Forms W-2 furnished to employees. The purpose of the regulations is to aid employers’ efforts in protecting workers from identity theft. Proposals & comments On September 20, 2017, the...
Workplace accidents are often caused by human error, not faulty equipment. Typically, if an employee has an unsafe attitude, their job performance will become careless and a mishap (large or small) will soon follow. “Unsafe” does not necessarily mean “on purpose,” and “attitude” does not necessarily...
Many growing businesses and other types of employers want to offer a 401(k) plan but do not want to deal with the stress and administrative challenges of following the IRS’ nondiscrimination testing rules for elective deferrals and matching contributions. One potential solution may be to set...
For many small and even some midsize employers, keeping up with the regulatory and administrative functions of HR is not easy. Sometimes most or all the work is assigned to an office manager who is not specifically trained to handle HR and may inadvertently make costly...
Many organizations have employees who become eligible for benefits during their employment. At such time, the employer must provide them with an SPD of any health benefits plan (or retirement plan) covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). One commonly asked question...
It is not uncommon for an employer to realize, after the fact, that an employee conducting a job interview asked a question that put the organization at risk for a discrimination claim. If you make such a discovery, do not panic. Rather, actively move to remind...