Highlights of 2026 fringe benefit COLAs for employers

The IRS annually updates a range of employer-provided fringe benefit limits to keep pace with inflation. These cost-of-living ...
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2026 ACA affordability rules: Key updates for employers

The word “affordability” is getting a lot of play in the news and elsewhere these days. But if ...
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Employers: Watch out for 401(k) plan fraud

A 401(k) plan is among the most valuable benefits an employer can offer — and one of the ...
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PTO contribution arrangements may suit some employers

Unused paid time off (PTO) can be a tricky issue for both employers and employees. Many organizations want ...
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Updated 2026 limits for employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans

For employers that sponsor qualified retirement plans, it’s essential to stay on top of annual IRS inflation adjustments ...
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How employers can craft more effective job postings

Job postings aren’t as simple as they used to be. Before the advent and all-consuming influence of the ...
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What’s your organization’s EVP?

Imagine you’re walking down the street one day and someone stops and asks you about your organization’s employee ...
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Employers must approach relocation benefits carefully

Employers need to consider every angle to attract top talent in today’s challenging skilled labor market. If your ...
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Final regs clarify catch-up contribution rules under SECURE 2.0

Remember the SECURE 2.0 Act? It was part of a massive year-end “omnibus” spending package signed into law ...
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Employers: Conduct workplace investigations with care

Nobody’s perfect, and neither is any workplace. Every employer will likely field occasional employee complaints about inappropriate behavior ...
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Employers can’t control health care costs, but they can address them

Perhaps the scariest thing employers encountered this Halloween season wasn’t an ornate costume or over-the-top yard display. It ...
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Employer-provided meals will face different tax treatment next year

For years, employer-provided meals — such as free lunches, breakroom snacks, and food offered to staff working late ...
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