IRS relief for retirement plans

IRS relief addresses physical presence requirement for retirement plan signatures

Under IRS regulations regarding electronic consents and elections, if a signature must be witnessed by a retirement plan ...
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HIPAA and COVID-19

How HIPAA applies to COVID-19-related temp checks and info gathering

To cope with the COVID-19 crisis, many employers are taking employees’ temperatures and asking them general health-related questions ...
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COVID-19 relief and HSAs

COVID-19-related deadline relief affects HSAs and retirement plans

The IRS recently issued another notice extending tax deadlines because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 2020-35 supplements IRS Notice 2020-23 ...
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Consider “windowed work” for work-life balance

The term “work-life balance” has been around for decades. For much of that time, the struggle to attain ...
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PTO buying information mauldin & jenkins

What rules apply to “PTO buying” under a cafeteria plan?

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced many people to cancel or postpone vacations, as well as travel ...
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Mauldin & Jenkins health fsa carryover

Carryover amount for Health FSAs has been increased

The IRS recently increased the carryover limit for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) to an amount indexed for ...
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IRS addresses CARES Act relief for retirement plan distributions and loans

The IRS recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding retirement plan distribution and loan relief under the Coronavirus ...
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Apply change management to today’s workforce challenges

Typically, when employers undertake major changes to how and where employees do their jobs, it’s only after copious ...
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FFCRA update: DOL clarifies issues related to paid leave

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division recently posted additional guidance regarding paid sick and ...
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Health Savings Account

Helping your employees with their HSAs

Many employers are now offering Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). As required by law, these accounts are coupled with ...
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Mauldin & Jenkins wage garnishment

Some basics facts about wage garnishment

The prospect of having to garnish an employee’s wages isn’t a pleasant thought, yet it’s a situation that ...
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Employee Wellness Program Mauldin & Jenkins

Wellness programs are subject to many federal laws

At the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions about improving their physical fitness and overall well-being. ...
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