Surveys say: Pay transparency is hot compensation topic

The data is coming fast and furious. When it comes to compensation in today’s workplace, many people are ...
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Consider the finer points of Roth 401(k) contributions

Many people are familiar with Roth IRAs. These popular retirement accounts feature tax-free withdrawals as long as certain ...
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Keeping tabs on your mental health benefits

The sudden onset of the pandemic in 2020 triggered a mental health crisis that has affected people everywhere. ...
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Annuities may offer employers an intriguing benefits option

Annuities may offer employers an intriguing benefits option Your employees may be worried. A January 2023 report by ...
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Can employers help employees with outstanding student loans?

Can employers help employees with outstanding student loans? Qualified educational assistance programs, sometimes referred to as “tuition reimbursement ...
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The current standard for approving 401(k) hardship distributions

The current standard for approving 401(k) hardship distributions Employers that offer a 401(k) plan should generally encourage participants ...
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Comply carefully with COBRA notice of termination rules

Comply carefully with COBRA notice of termination rules Consider the following scenario: To streamline administration of continuing health ...
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Are employees taxed on frequent flyer miles earned through business travel?

Are employees taxed on frequent flyer miles earned through business travel? With business travel ramping back up again, ...
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IRS final regs expand mandatory e-filing of many information returns

IRS final regs expand mandatory e-filing of many information returns The IRS recently finalized regulations that substantially expand ...
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Small employers: Don’t forget about the new and improved pension credit

Small employers: Don’t forget about the new and improved pension credit At the very end of 2022, President ...
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Consider a PEO to ease hiring and HR woes

Consider a PEO to ease hiring and HR woes With unemployment hitting record lows, many employers are struggling ...
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ACA information-reporting deadlines now permanently extended

ACA information-reporting deadlines now permanently extended Late in 2022, the IRS released final regulations addressing extended deadlines for ...
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