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Benefits
What Qualifies for an Unpaid vs. Paid Leave of Absence?
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave, which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
October 8, 2018 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
What’s a Qualifying Life Event for Health Insurance Coverage Changes?
In the event of a qualifying life event (QLE), employees qualify to make changes in their current health plan benefits selection. Are you eligible?
August 1, 2018 ・6 mins read
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Benefits
Employee Benefits Can Increase Productivity
Employee benefits do more than just help your recruiting process. They make existing employees even more productive. Sound counterintuitive? Read on.
July 25, 2018 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
ACA Fines Are on the Way. Here’s How You Can Prepare for Reporting Season
The IRS has released details regarding how penalties for noncompliance with the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be communicated. Although no penalties have been assessed to date, the fact that the IRS has now formalized this process is a tell-tale sign that penalty collection is on the way.
December 5, 2017 ・8 mins read
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Benefits
Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging
Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here are some tips for how you can incorporate the love of dogs into your workplace for one day or every day!
June 23, 2017 ・7 mins read
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Benefits
Employers, Here is Why Your Benefits Plan Needs a Dependent Eligibility Audit
Employers who offer benefits plans are consistently searching for ways to reduce the costs they incur for providing benefits. One of the best ways to reduce cost is to conduct a dependent eligibility audit. A dependent eligibility audit allows employers to validate that dependents covered under their health and welfare plans are eligible.
May 16, 2017 ・7 mins read
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Benefits
Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business
While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.
February 28, 2017 ・7 mins read
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Benefits
President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments
President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.
January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read
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Benefits
New Law Will Allow Small Employers to Sponsor Health Reimbursement Arrangements
A new law, that was signed by President Obama on Dec.13, 2016, will impact employee health benefits offered by small employers. If you are a qualified small employer, you can now sponsor health reimbursement arrangements which until now were only available to applicable large employers.
January 3, 2017 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
SMBs in the Healthcare Industry: There is a New Affordable Care Act Requirement for Your Business
Companies that are primarily engaged in providing or administering health care services or coverage have one more Affordable Care Act (ACA) notice requirement to worry about. Effective October 16, 2016, healthcare companies must post a notice stating that they do not engage in discrimination that is prohibited by ACA Section 1557.
November 15, 2016 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
Attracting Talent in a Competitive Hiring Market
Incentives Like Flexible Work Schedule, Unlimited Paid Time Off and Remote Work Options May Help Employers Attract and Retain Employees.
August 31, 2018 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
How Much PTO is Too Much PTO?
How much PTO is appropriate if your company has an unlimited PTO policy? Well, let’s start with how much time off most Americans have to gauge this answer.
August 16, 2018 ・4 mins read
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Benefits
20 Low to No Cost Fringe Benefits that Engage and Retain
When it comes to attracting top talent, offering a variety of fringe benefits will set you apart. Discover 21 no-cost ideas to start for your team today!
August 7, 2018 ・8 mins read
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Benefits
The Most Amazing Employee Benefit You're Probably Not Using
Modern employees want to work for employers who care for their well-being. An employee assistance program (EAP) is a great employee benefit for giving employees and their family members who are struggling with stress, substance abuse, relationship problems, grief and a host of other personal issues an around-the-clock, confidential resource to get the help they need.
April 25, 2018 ・5 mins read
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Benefits
Voluntary Benefits: A Winning Strategy for Employers and Employees
As benefits products become more standardized, employers are looking for ways to make themselves stand out from the pack in order to compete for top talent. Voluntary benefits are a great way to help accomplish this goal.
November 15, 2017 ・7 mins read
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Benefits
3 Things to Do When an Employee Returns from Parental Leave
Here are three things that you, as an employer, should be thinking about doing (even if not legally required) to ensure a successful return to work when an employee is ready to return from maternity or paternity leave.
June 1, 2017 ・7 mins read
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Benefits
Workers' Compensation and Your Business: What You Need to Know
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance, purchased by an employer, to cover a portion of lost wages and related medical expenses arising from work-related accidents. This insurance also provides some security for employers by providing benefits regardless of who is at fault.
April 12, 2017 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave
Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.
February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read
Read more
Benefits
What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?
There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.
January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read
Read more
Benefits
It’s Not Too Late to Maximize Your 2016 HSA Contributions: Contribute Until April 17, 2017
Every year the IRS sets the annual Health Savings Account maximum contribution limit for the calendar year. Many people think that they can no longer contribute towards the 2016 annual contribution limit after December 31, 2016. However, the good news is that the deadline extends into 2017.
December 15, 2016 ・3 mins read
Read more
Benefits
With the Presidential Election Just One Day Away, TriNet Survey Reveals Workers' Feelings on the ACA
A new survey released by TriNet underscores how employees at small and midsize businesses feel about the current presidential election, especially in regard to the Affordable Care Act.
November 7, 2016 ・1 min read
Read more
Benefits
What Qualifies for an Unpaid vs. Paid Leave of Absence?
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave, which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
October 8, 2018 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Attracting Talent in a Competitive Hiring Market
Incentives Like Flexible Work Schedule, Unlimited Paid Time Off and Remote Work Options May Help Employers Attract and Retain Employees.
August 31, 2018 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
How Much PTO is Too Much PTO?
How much PTO is appropriate if your company has an unlimited PTO policy? Well, let’s start with how much time off most Americans have to gauge this answer.
August 16, 2018 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
20 Low to No Cost Fringe Benefits that Engage and Retain
When it comes to attracting top talent, offering a variety of fringe benefits will set you apart. Discover 21 no-cost ideas to start for your team today!
August 7, 2018 ・8 mins read
Read more
Benefits
What’s a Qualifying Life Event for Health Insurance Coverage Changes?
In the event of a qualifying life event (QLE), employees qualify to make changes in their current health plan benefits selection. Are you eligible?
August 1, 2018 ・6 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Employee Benefits Can Increase Productivity
Employee benefits do more than just help your recruiting process. They make existing employees even more productive. Sound counterintuitive? Read on.
July 25, 2018 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
The Most Amazing Employee Benefit You're Probably Not Using
Modern employees want to work for employers who care for their well-being. An employee assistance program (EAP) is a great employee benefit for giving employees and their family members who are struggling with stress, substance abuse, relationship problems, grief and a host of other personal issues an around-the-clock, confidential resource to get the help they need.
April 25, 2018 ・5 mins read
Read more
Benefits
ACA Fines Are on the Way. Here’s How You Can Prepare for Reporting Season
The IRS has released details regarding how penalties for noncompliance with the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be communicated. Although no penalties have been assessed to date, the fact that the IRS has now formalized this process is a tell-tale sign that penalty collection is on the way.
December 5, 2017 ・8 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Voluntary Benefits: A Winning Strategy for Employers and Employees
As benefits products become more standardized, employers are looking for ways to make themselves stand out from the pack in order to compete for top talent. Voluntary benefits are a great way to help accomplish this goal.
November 15, 2017 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging
Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here are some tips for how you can incorporate the love of dogs into your workplace for one day or every day!
June 23, 2017 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
3 Things to Do When an Employee Returns from Parental Leave
Here are three things that you, as an employer, should be thinking about doing (even if not legally required) to ensure a successful return to work when an employee is ready to return from maternity or paternity leave.
June 1, 2017 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Employers, Here is Why Your Benefits Plan Needs a Dependent Eligibility Audit
Employers who offer benefits plans are consistently searching for ways to reduce the costs they incur for providing benefits. One of the best ways to reduce cost is to conduct a dependent eligibility audit. A dependent eligibility audit allows employers to validate that dependents covered under their health and welfare plans are eligible.
May 16, 2017 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Workers' Compensation and Your Business: What You Need to Know
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance, purchased by an employer, to cover a portion of lost wages and related medical expenses arising from work-related accidents. This insurance also provides some security for employers by providing benefits regardless of who is at fault.
April 12, 2017 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business
While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.
February 28, 2017 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave
Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.
February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read
Read more
Benefits
President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments
President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.
January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read
Read more
Benefits
What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?
There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.
January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read
Read more
Benefits
New Law Will Allow Small Employers to Sponsor Health Reimbursement Arrangements
A new law, that was signed by President Obama on Dec.13, 2016, will impact employee health benefits offered by small employers. If you are a qualified small employer, you can now sponsor health reimbursement arrangements which until now were only available to applicable large employers.
January 3, 2017 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
It’s Not Too Late to Maximize Your 2016 HSA Contributions: Contribute Until April 17, 2017
Every year the IRS sets the annual Health Savings Account maximum contribution limit for the calendar year. Many people think that they can no longer contribute towards the 2016 annual contribution limit after December 31, 2016. However, the good news is that the deadline extends into 2017.
December 15, 2016 ・3 mins read
Read more
Benefits
SMBs in the Healthcare Industry: There is a New Affordable Care Act Requirement for Your Business
Companies that are primarily engaged in providing or administering health care services or coverage have one more Affordable Care Act (ACA) notice requirement to worry about. Effective October 16, 2016, healthcare companies must post a notice stating that they do not engage in discrimination that is prohibited by ACA Section 1557.
November 15, 2016 ・4 mins read
Read more
Benefits
With the Presidential Election Just One Day Away, TriNet Survey Reveals Workers' Feelings on the ACA
A new survey released by TriNet underscores how employees at small and midsize businesses feel about the current presidential election, especially in regard to the Affordable Care Act.
November 7, 2016 ・1 min read
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