Aug 31, 2018 | Benefits, HR Regulations, Human Resources
For the past 50-75 years, employers offered traditional leave benefits to employees.  That is, they provided distinct paid time off benefits – often having separate paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave and other personal day policies.  Offering separate...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															How to Track Time Taken under Family Medical Leave
					
					May 31, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
One of your employees, Sydney, is having a baby and plans to take medical leave to recover and bond with her newborn under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  You’ve determined that she qualifies for protected FMLA.  It will be considered continuous leave, as she...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															Unexpected FMLA event? What you need to know about notice.
					
					May 9, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Your shipping department manager, Jack, is having knee replacement surgery next month.  He has been told by his doctor that he should plan to be out of the office recuperating for three to six weeks.  He has asked about Family Medical Leave (FMLA) eligibility.  You...				
					
			
					
				
															IRS Adjusts Health Savings Account Maximum Family Contribution…Again
					
					May 4, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service has reversed itself and is allowing taxpayers to use $6,900 as the Health Savings Account (HSA) maximum family contribution for 2018 rather than the updated $6,850 amount it set forth on March 5, 2018. The IRS originally set the...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															Should Employees Be Paid for Time Spent in Training Classes?
					
					May 3, 2018 | Benefits, Industry News
You send an employee in your marketing department to a training class on email marketing.  The class is meant to improve her skills so you can more consistently communicate with your growing client base.  The class is offered during your normal business hours.  Do you...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															How to educate employees about their 401(k) in 3 easy steps
					
					Apr 18, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
One of the top benefits you as an employer can provide to your team is a way to save for retirement.  In fact, 72% of employees look to their employers to help them achieve financial security*.  Beyond the plan, educating employees, offering encouragement to enroll,...