InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2023

Overall rates for employers with 10 or fewer employees saw their family plan health insurance premiums jump 12% from 2021, compared to just 5.4% Since 2018, individual premiums have increased by 21% while family premiums have increased by 18%. Overall, more than half of SMB employees opt out of their employer-sponsored coverage.

Health Insurance 85

Health Insurance Insurance Out of Pocket Cost Deductions 85

InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 22, 2022

A new study has found that many people in employer-sponsored health plans are enrolling in plans that are costing them more than they ought to be paying. Many employees choose pricey plans with low deductibles, which force them to spend more up front on premiums to save just a few hundred dollars on their deductible.

Deductions 86

Deductions Deductible Pharmaceutical Health Savings Account 86

HR Bartender

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Our friends at Kronos are hosting an HR & Payroll eSymposium on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 10 a.m. Wage and Hour Done Right: The exempt versus non-exempt employee classification issue continues to be a common area of confusion among employers, and it’s important for you to know and follow the rules for properly paying workers.

Payroll 24

Payroll Human Resources Deductions Deductible 24

WEX Inc.

MARCH 16, 2023

If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $3,650 per year (in 2022) into your health savings account (HSA). According to data on the WEX benefits platform, here are the year-by-year average employer contributions to an HSA.

Health Savings Account 98

Health Savings Account Deductible Deductions Healthcare 98

Winston Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Ready to get a jump on incorporating 2018’s expected employee benefits trends with your overall benefits strategy? 2017 was a busy year for employee benefits, and 2018 is shaping up to be even more exciting. But only half of employers offer identity-theft protection as a benefit, the survey found. Financial Wellness.

Financial Counseling 45

Financial Counseling Voluntary Benefits Deductions Deductible 45

Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 20, 2019

Households released in May 2018. The report provides insight into the financial health of families across America, examining factors like employment, student loans, and retirement. An HSA is an account that may be offered by your employer. An HSA is typically funded through payroll deductions. The tax savings.

401(k) 85

401(k) Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account 85

Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2019

The term “high deductible health plan” has often carried with it a negative connotation for employees. Additionally, a “high deductible” is not as high as you think. Employers can encourage HSA enrollment in several ways. their employer is contributing to the Health Savings Account. In 2007, 17.4

Deductions 45

Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account Employee Enrollments 45

Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 6, 2021

Download our full infographic below to learn about the actual cost of a free HSA: Despite a steady increase in consumer demand for health savings accounts, employers—even those that already offer an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan—may struggle to see the value in offering an employer-sponsored HSA program. The Solution.

401(k) 76

401(k) Health Savings Account Deductible Deductions 76

Ascender

MARCH 19, 2017

Payroll is about to go through a tremendous legislative change on 1 July 2018 with the introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP). Moving forward, employers are required to share payroll information with the ATO at the same time they pay employees.

Payroll 76

Payroll IT Deductions Deductible 76

Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 23, 2019

An HRA Account is an employer-funded account set up to assist employees with out-of-pocket medical expenses. Unfortunately, too often, neither of these things happen and employers see over-utilization and misuse of HRA funds by employees. Option 1: Add a deductible to the HRA. What do employees think they know about HRAs?

Utilities 74

Utilities Deductible Deductions Medical 74

Business Management Daily

JUNE 26, 2020

While 25% of workers reported their employer or manager has encouraged them to take time off since the pandemic began, 66% said there has been no communication about using vacation days. The summer of 2019 saw 1,737,000 jobs gained by teens, 25% more than in 2018 and the most teen jobs gained since 2001. This year: crickets.

Entertainment 98

Entertainment Deductions Deductible Retail 98

Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 2, 2019

According to the Devenir 2018 Year-end HSA Research Report , there are an estimated 25 million HSA accounts (up approximately 13% from a year ago). Sure, HSAs rollover from year-to-year and are portable if I change employment. I like to think I am keeping my employer honest. You own your HSA (not your employer).

Health Savings Account 77

Health Savings Account Taxes Deductions Deductible 77

The Workcomp Writer

MAY 17, 2022

Texas Mutual, the workers’ compensation carrier for Stevenson’s employer, paid workers’ compensation benefits to and on behalf of Stevenson for his injuries. For example, a letter sent January 22, 2018 indicated that Texas Mutual had paid $318,551.33 Stevenson settled his medical negligence case on January 25, 2018, for $270,000.

Workers’ Compensation 85

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers Medical Deductions 85

Corporate Synergies

AUGUST 19, 2019

Health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to increase in popularity, but not without issues for both employees and employers. From 2008 to 2018, the total amount deposited in HSAs rose from $5.3 1 That number is projected to keep growing as more employers offer high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with HSAs. billion to $43.5

Employment 40

Employment Health Savings Account Banking Deductions 40

Ascender

JUNE 20, 2018

It is time for businesses to get ready for Single Touch Payroll (STP), a new legislation being introduced on 1 July 2018. STP requires employers to share payroll information directly with the government in a digital format, at the same time they pay employees.

Payroll 76

Payroll IT Deductions Deductible 76

Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 12, 2019

ROUND ONE: Which account(s) is funded by the employer? An HRA is always funded by an employer (and only the employer). According to the 2018 Bright Ideas quiz just one in two respondents understand that an HRA is solely funded by the employer. HRAs, on the other hand, are owned by the employer. HRA or HSA?

IT 64

IT Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account 64

Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In 2018, an industrial tribunal determined that unlawful deductions were made from the holiday pay of nearly 3,750 PSNI officers and civilian staff over 20 years, because it was paid on their basic contractual rate and payments for any overtime had not been included. Northern Ireland didn’t do this.

Deductible 59

Deductible Deductions Overtime Government 59

Business Management Daily

APRIL 9, 2020

Tip: Technically, the payments are advances of refundable credits, generally based on your 2019 tax return (if you’ve filed it) or your 2018 return. Because of changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), more taxpayers are claiming the standard deduction instead of itemizing. Get tax rewards for charity. Avoid plan payout penalty.

Taxes 52

Taxes Deductible Deductions Retirement Plan 52

Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As if 2020 hasn’t been enough of a whirlwind, on January 1, 2020, the IRS issued a new form W-4, leading to more than nine months of questions and confusion from both employees and employers. This was done in response to the federal tax code from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed in 2018. Deductions. Other income.

Employment 52

Employment Payroll Deductions Deductible 52

Business Management Daily

JANUARY 6, 2020

Regulations on deducting employees’ meal expenses. This follows up on Notice 2018-76, which sets five criteria for corporate deductions for employees’ meals. Regulations concerning qualified transportation fringe benefits and the disallowance of corporate deductions for employees’ parking expenses.

401(k) 52

401(k) Family and Medical Leave Act Deductible Deductions 52

Genesis HR Solutions

JUNE 28, 2021

In 2018, Massachusetts signed into law a statute that provides paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits to workers. Employer Best Practices For Paternity & Maternity Leave In Massachusetts. Employers with maternity and paternity leave policies (parental leave policies) should require advance notice of leave.

Family and Medical Leave Act 52

Family and Medical Leave Act Parental Leave Employment Medical 52

Genesis HR Solutions

JUNE 28, 2021

In 2018, Massachusetts signed into law a statute that provides paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits to workers. Employer Best Practices For Paternity & Maternity Leave In Massachusetts. Employers with maternity and paternity leave policies (parental leave policies) should require advance notice of leave.

Family and Medical Leave Act 52

Family and Medical Leave Act Parental Leave Employment Medical 52

Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2019

Even though they’re costly for employers, Massachusetts maternity leave laws can enhance employee satisfaction. And even though they’re costly for employers, Massachusetts maternity leave laws can enhance employee satisfaction. What Employers Need To Know. Employer Best Practices For Maternity Leave In Massachusetts.

Family and Medical Leave Act 45

Family and Medical Leave Act Parental Leave Employment Medical 45

Griffin Benefits

MARCH 1, 2023

A growing number of employers are currently experiencing a rise in catastrophic health claims, largely due to medical and pharmaceutical advances (e.g., As a result, many employers with self-funded health plans are actively looking for impactful mitigation strategies. specialty drugs and cell and gene therapies).

Insurance 84

Insurance IT Pharmaceutical Medical 84

Global People Strategist

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Together with his current administration, López has come up with the 2018-2024 Nation Project designed to address issues related to economic, educational, and social matters. 2018-2024 Nation Project. All proposals were created with the interest of employees at their core and are designed to improve employment conditions.

Employment 40

Employment Taxes Government Deductions 40

cipHR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Switching to electronic payslips not only marks you out as a modern employer – there are tangible benefits for employees and organisations alike. Instead of looking through paper records for confirmation of their pay, they’ll just need to log into their self-service HR account to check details of pay, tax and deductions.

warehousing 61

warehousing Electronics Deductions Deductible 61

Ascender

OCTOBER 4, 2018

On 1 July 2018, the Australian Government implemented Single Touch Payroll (STP), a legislation that changed the way businesses report payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Activation is easy, done through Preceda’s Single Touch Payroll Configuration screen available in v15.3.

Payroll 53

Payroll Deductions Deductible Government 53

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Since 2018, the program provided employees with support for completing their college education while they continued to work, guaranteeing assistance for both bachelor’s and master’s programs. This is likely the reason why Disney has chosen to cut down on the college tuition perks it is willing to offer.

Education 52

Education Employee Enrollments Taxes Deductions 52

Ascender

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Payroll is about to go through a tremendous legislative change on 1 July 2018 with the introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP). Moving forward, employers are required to share payroll information with the ATO at the same time they pay employees. Article by Brad Stockman, Ascender Senior Product Analyst.

Payroll 45

Payroll Payroll Software Payroll Service Deductions 45

Higginbotham

MAY 4, 2023

According to Investopedia, employers often provide life insurance as an employee benefit, but these life insurance policies may not always provide sufficient coverage. To address this issue, some employers also offer supplemental life insurance coverage. Millennials are even more likely to rely on workplace coverage.

Life Insurance 52

Life Insurance Benefits Package Insurance Employee Benefits 52

Global People Strategist

MARCH 30, 2022

In 2018, the South Korean Labor Standards Act (the LSA) stated that an employee could work for a maximum of 52 hours instead of 68 hours per week. Here are some other changes in labor policies in South Korea that have taken place over the years: 1. Employers Must Issue Wage Statements. See also: Changes to South Korean Labor Laws).

Deductions 52

Deductions Deductible Employment 52

Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 6, 2020

As out-of-pocket expenses rise for employees, an HRA provides a great opportunity for employers to cushion the increase. That’s why we encourage employers to set up their HRAs with BRI. It is provided through your employer to help you pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses that aren’t covered by your health plan.

Deductions 40

Deductions Deductible Taxes Medical 40

Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 10, 2018

As the cost of medical plans rises, employers are offering high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) as part of their employee benefit plans. Between 2015 and 2018, HSAs grew from 43% to 56%. 2 SHRM , “2018 Employee Benefits: The Evolution of Benefits”. As Seen In. RELATED TOPICS.

Voluntary Benefits 45

Voluntary Benefits Hospitality Health Savings Account Deductions 45

The Workcomp Writer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Since the employer’s outlay for workers’ compensation benefits exceeded the $150,000 held in escrow, all the funds (after payment of litigation expenses) had to be paid over to the employer. The employer remained liable for Claimant’s ongoing wage loss and for medical expenses directly attributable to the work injury.

Workers’ Compensation 56

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers Deductions Deductible 56

Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 15, 2019

Transit ordinances require certain employers to offer “qualifying” commuter benefits programs by a specified deadline. Compliance is possible through several means, one of which is providing pre-tax commuter benefits to employees through payroll deductions. The Senate of NJ passed Bill S1656 on September 27, 2018.

Deductions 40

Deductions Deductible Transportation Taxes 40

Workers' Compensation

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It also seeks damages for the companies’ alleged improper deductions from drivers’ pay. Misclassification also hurts the vast majority of employers who play by the rules, putting them at a competitive disadvantage against those who flout the law. See NJDOL’s website for more information about misclassification.

Workers’ Compensation 52

Workers’ Compensation Gross Pay Deductions Deductible 52

Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Employers can expect health benefit costs to rise 4.4% on average in 2021, compared to 2020, according to early results from the Mercer consulting firm’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans 2020. Mercer based the projection on an analysis of 1,113 employer responses gathered since early July.

Health Savings Account 52

Health Savings Account Healthcare Life Insurance Insurance 52