Handle problematic employees with care

When your organization hires someone, it’s important to ensure that the individual is both qualified for the position ...
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Employees vs. independent contractors: DOL proposes rule revision

On October 13, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule to revise existing guidance on ...
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“Early career” hiring is both important and risky

Employers have encountered significant challenges in managing their workforces over the last few years. The onset of the ...
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401(k)s and M&As: Requesting a determination letter

When one business is sold to another, the buyer often asks for a determination letter to help assure ...
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Stay on the lookout for presenteeism

Employers have been advised for years to beware of “presenteeism” and its often slow-developing negative effects on an ...
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Assessing ERISA’s impact on a telehealth benefit

The popularity of telehealth grew exponentially when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020. Many people ...
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Should there be new tax rules for telecommuters?

During the initial pandemic lockdowns of 2020, many people learned for the first time what it was like ...
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IRS won’t address some spinoff/terminations involving pension plan assets

Generally, when a qualified retirement plan terminates with surplus funds, Internal Revenue Code Section 4980 imposes an excise ...
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Recent national research study indicates support for same-day pay

To those accustomed to receiving a paycheck every couple weeks, getting paid every day might sound like either a dream ...
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Employers: How “affordable” will your health benefits be in 2023?

In Revenue Procedure 2022-34, the IRS recently announced an important indexing adjustment related to the Affordable Care Act ...
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Addressing the daunting threat of workplace violence

It’s a subject that most people don’t like to think about, but every employer must address. Workplace violence ...
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Final rule issued for pension plan assistance program

Defined-benefit retirement plans, commonly referred to as pensions, aren’t as popular as they used to be — and ...
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