Dementia prevention starts in the workplace
Employee Benefit News
MARCH 19, 2025
By 2026, dementia is expected to affect one in five older adults. Employers can help reduce this number.
Is Now the Time to Update Your Wellness Benefits?
Best Money Moves
JANUARY 7, 2025
Moreover, employees view their employers as responsible for financial wellness efforts. According to MetLifes Employee Benefit Trends Study 2024 , 92% of employees want more consistent care from their employers. Wellness benefits must support both immediate financial challenges and long-term goals.
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When Does the No Tax on Overtime Bill Pass in 2025? HR’s Shift Unveiled
HR Digest
MARCH 15, 2025
Some speculate it could kick in as early as July 1, 2025, aligning with the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Others bet on January 1, 2026, to sync with the tax calendar. Whether its a summer rollout or a 2026 debut, this could redefine how we value overtime work. If the bill becomes law, the start date depends on its final language.
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5 Themes for Your 2025 HR Comms Calendar
Flimp Communications
DECEMBER 5, 2024
These are all areas where your organization’s employee benefits can help. Your financial wellness program is all about saving money, for example, while your wellness program and healthcare benefits can help employees gain control of their mental and physical wellbeing. Are you sensing a common theme?
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Useful Information from 2022 Webinars- Part 2
Money Talk
MAY 31, 2023
Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know that tax rates will rise starting in 2026 when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires. Work in Retirement- A speaker at the 2022 Retirement Summit sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) noted that 1 in 3 retirees have experience working after retiring from a primary career.
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Are reward professionals ready for the 2026 P11D changes?
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 7, 2024
Credit: Hyejin Kang/Shutterstock Need to know: Employers should start planning now for the P11D changes to the reporting and paying of tax and Class 1A national insurance contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind, to ensure a smooth transition to the new system in April 2026. appeared first on Employee Benefits.
There’s a Party Going on Right Here! Roth Catch-Up Change Delayed Two Extra Years!
McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits
AUGUST 28, 2023
Act until at least 2026. Specifically, the announcement provides that, until 2026, catch-up contributions will satisfy the requirements under SECURE […] The post There’s a Party Going on Right Here! appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Roth Catch-Up Change Delayed Two Extra Years!
Lego ties salaried employees’ bonus payments to annual emissions
Employee Benefits
MAY 24, 2024
The initiative is part of its plans to triple its investment in environmental sustainability by 2026 and its aims to spend more than $1.4 We are grateful for the efforts of all our employees, across our factories, offices and stores, who are actively reducing their environmental impact.” billion (£1.1
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Government maintains national insurance contributions freeze
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
In addition, the employment allowance will be retained at a higher level of £5,000 until March 2026. The post Government maintains national insurance contributions freeze appeared first on Employee Benefits. “A lower tax regime keeps unemployment low, maximises government receipts through income tax and corporation tax.
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Societe Generale invests in closing gender pay gap
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The organisation will also further strengthen its aim of gender diversity by targeting more than 35% of women in senior leadership roles by 2026, and is committed to being a responsible employer of choice by embedding a performance and accountability focused culture and increasing its employee engagement score.
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Automobili Lamborghini signs agreement to improve employee flexibility
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Credit: Claudio Caridi / Shutterstock.com Automobili Lamborghini has signed an agreement to balance its Italian employees’ leisure and work time through greater flexibility and reshaping working hours. The post Automobili Lamborghini signs agreement to improve employee flexibility appeared first on Employee Benefits.
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Two Neighboring States Recently Joined a Growing Movement to Provide Paid Family Leave
McNees
MAY 25, 2022
Employers with 10 to 24 employees only need to offer parental leave. Employer contributions begin on January 1, 2025, and eligible employees will be permitted to take leave beginning on January 1, 2026. Employers may require employees to use accrued paid time off to substitute for paid leave.
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Samantha O’Sullivan: Employers need to prepare for P11D changes
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 7, 2024
It is no surprise the government is mandating the payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) and expenses, with paper P11D submissions being abolished in April 2023. However, mandating payrolling of BIKs was introduced by a previous government; will Labour agree and pursue an implementation date of April 2026?
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Scottish government introduces pay rise for public sector employees
Employee Benefits
JUNE 3, 2024
It was calculated using the average of forecasts from the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27. The post Scottish government introduces pay rise for public sector employees appeared first on Employee Benefits. The policy stated that the 9.3%
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Congress Proposes SECURE 2.0 Technical Corrections Bill
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
DECEMBER 15, 2023
(Reminder: the IRS granted a 2-year “administrative transition period” for the Roth catch-up requirement described in more detail here , which will now be required starting in 2026). The technical corrections bill changes the effective date for the 10% ceiling rate cap for non-safe harbor plans to plan years ending before January 1, 2026.
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Notice 2024-02: IRS Offers Guidance on (Some) SECURE 2.0 Questions
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
JANUARY 16, 2024
The following amendment deadlines now apply: For plans other than collectively bargained plans, the deadline is December 31, 2026. For all other collectively bargained plans, the deadline is December 31, 2026.
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Do employees really need to be concerned about the Lifetime Allowance right now?
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
With the LTA presently frozen until April 2026 any future increases in the LTA could be modest so you could end up exceeding the Allowance by retirement. This approach helps employees understand all their options before making what could be life-changing decisions, therefore leading to better outcomes for all.”
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Catch Back Up on the SECURE 2.0 Increased Catch-Up Limits for 2025
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
MAY 31, 2024
The increased catch-up contribution limit for eligible participants is the greater of: (a) $10,000, subject to cost-of-living adjustments starting in 2026; or (b) 150% of the limit in effect for 2024 (i.e., Roth catch-up rule for certain high-earning individuals, which the IRS delayed to 2026. What is the increased limit?
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Three police forces accredited for supporting carers in the workplace
Employee Benefits
JULY 18, 2024
The accreditation runs until February 2026, after which the forces must submit further evidence to demonstrate their continued commitment to unpaid carers. The post Three police forces accredited for supporting carers in the workplace appeared first on Employee Benefits.
Top tips for managing the cost of company car schemes
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Alfonso Martinez, UK managing director at ALD Automotive/LeasePlan, says: “Zero and low-emission company car drivers enjoy lower benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates, which are fixed at 2% until April 2025. This will then change to 3% in 2025/26, 4% in 2026/27, and 5% in 2027/28.”
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Salesforce reports 22.25% mean hourly gender pay gap for 2023
Employee Benefits
APRIL 17, 2024
In order to combat its gaps, Salesforce has appointed a vice president of equality strategy in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and a dedicated UK equality partner, and also introduced a multi-year gender goal to reach 40% women-identifying and non-binary employees globally by the end of 2026.
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Brake Brothers staff secure pay deal
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Unite will also work with Brake Brothers on its proposals to invest an additional £10 million to extend the Newhouse facility by 50,000 square feet in 2026, which will enable further growth and could see the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The post Brake Brothers staff secure pay deal appeared first on Employee Benefits.
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Boohoo gives shares to more than 1,100 employees
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The options have a contract start date of 1 December 2022 and are exercisable between 1 December 2025 and 31 May 2026. Boohoo said in its statement: “The scheme is open to all employees, giving them the opportunity to participate in the future growth of the company via share option arrangements.” They were issued a total of 32.2
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Greggs to share £17.6 million bonus among staff
Employee Benefits
MARCH 7, 2024
We are very much on track to deliver our bold five-year growth plan to double sales by 2026 and to have significantly more than 3,000 shops in the UK over the longer term.” million bonus among staff appeared first on Employee Benefits. The post Greggs to share £17.6
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RSA Insurance to introduce equal parental leave
Employee Benefits
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It’s also the latest step in our ambition to be leading in our sector on diversity, equity and inclusion by 2026. The post RSA Insurance to introduce equal parental leave appeared first on Employee Benefits.
How the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 benefits your workplace
Insperity
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin enforcing this provision in 2026. To learn more about providing a competitive benefits package, download our free magazine: The Insperity guide to employee benefits. Act of 2022 benefits your workplace appeared first on Insperity. In 2033, this age will be 75.
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Government extends pensions dashboard connection deadline
Employee Benefits
JUNE 8, 2023
The UK government has issued an update on its planned pensions dashboards programme , stating that it needs additional delivery time and its connection deadline will be 31 October 2026. The post Government extends pensions dashboard connection deadline appeared first on Employee Benefits.
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IRS Delays Roth Catch-Up Contribution Requirement
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
AUGUST 28, 2023
As we noted in a previous Employee Benefits Blog post Ready for Roth Contributions? Notice 2023-62 addresses these concerns by giving plan sponsors until January 1, 2026 to implement the SECURE 2.0 This SECURE 2.0 requirement applies for tax years beginning after December 31, 2023. Roth catch-up rule.
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London Underground strikes over pension changes suspended
Employee Benefits
JULY 24, 2023
After a week of negotiations with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) the Aslef Executive Committee and trade union RMT agreed to suspend the planned industrial action on Wednesday 26 and Friday 28 July after receiving confirmation that there would be no change to the pension scheme until 2026.
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Pensions Dashboards are only part of the picture – people need a wider view of their finances
Employee Benefits
MAY 2, 2024
Although the deadline for connecting is 31 October 2026, trustees and pension scheme providers are expected to aim to connect by the timetable outlined in the guidance rather than waiting until the strict legal deadline. If you would like to speak to Jonathan please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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IRS Offers Two-Year Transition Period to Implement SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Requirement
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
AUGUST 28, 2023
Next steps for plan sponsors and employers : Although Notice 2023-62 offers some much needed breathing room for plan sponsors and employers, given the complexity of system administration, efforts should continue toward a January 1, 2026 implementation date.
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What employees need to know to reduce the impact of the LTA
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 21, 2022
As announced in April’s Budget, the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will be frozen at its current level of £1,073,100 until April 2026. However despite this, many employees don’t even realise that they are at risk. With the LTA presently frozen until April 2026, you could easily end up exceeding the allowance by retirement.
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Final Mental Health Parity Regulations Released, with Plan Sponsor Action Required by 2025
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
For that reason, some plan sponsors may choose to focus on compliance deadlines with a 2025 effective date for now (which is plenty to address on its own), and adopt a wait-and-see approach on the new requirements slated for 2026 until the outcome of any potential litigation becomes clearer.
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Top gifts for your staff: 5 suggestions
Employee Benefits
AUGUST 2, 2023
by 2026, a significant rise that shows the demand for this gift option. What sets gift vouchers apart is that they give employees the liberty to buy something they genuinely want. Book a demo today to discover how Penfold can help boost employee retention and engagement.
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IRS Announces Delay of Implementation of SECURE 2.0 Act’s Roth Catch-up Contribution Provision for Two Years
Benefits Notes
AUGUST 29, 2023
If you have any additional questions regarding the impact of Notice 2023-62 on your retirement plans, please reach out to a member of Stinson’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice group. The transition relief provides, among other things, that: As anticipated, SECURE 2.0 may want to revisit those plans.
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The 2024 HIPAA Privacy Reproductive Health Care Regulations – Five Takeaways for Group Health Plans
Snell & Wilmer Benefits
MAY 8, 2024
Effective February 16, 2026 , a group health plan must update its Notice of Privacy Practices to support reproductive health care privacy rights and address confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records as required under the CARES Act of 2020.
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Congress Delivers SECURE 2.0 for the Holidays
Benefits Notes
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, the Act replaces the existing tax credit for participant contributions to IRAs or retirement plans with a federal matching contribution that must be deposited into the taxpayer’s IRA or retirement plan. Employee Benefits Practice: Stinson LLP Law Firm.
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What will the top reward trends be in 2023?
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 14, 2022
If brought into force, all EU derived legislation will fall away unless it is specifically retained by December 2023, with the option to extend until December 2026, explains Rachel Western, principal, health and risk at Aon. appeared first on Employee Benefits. The post What will the top reward trends be in 2023?
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How Hyperlocalized HR Tech Can Deliver the Edge UAE Businesses Need to Thrive
Bayzat
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
One analysis of DX spending in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region predicted an aggregate investment of more than US$74 billion by 2026. This has been supercharged by the impact of the last two years.Investment in digital transformation is a runaway train in the region.
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Empuls
JUNE 21, 2024
The research also revealed that up to 77% of workers with access to employer-sponsored benefits, chose to participate in the program, increasing the take-up rate. However, 71% of those working professionals under 40 do not know what happens to their benefits once they change jobs or leave before retirement. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CONTAINS MANY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RELATED PROVISIONS
Benefits Notes
MARCH 31, 2021
Many of the provisions in this sweeping legislation bring changes to the employee benefits world of which employers should take note and which are summarized below. The ARPA contains several new rules which impact COBRA benefits. Subsidized COBRA. Plan sponsors may elect to defer the changes until 2022.
SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 Arrives: (Another) Landmark Retirement Package
Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Replaces the saver’s tax credit with the “saver’s match,” which is a federal matching contribution deposited in the retirement plan account for qualifying employees (based on modified adjusted gross income); the match is 50% of qualifying contributions up to $2,000 ( effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026 ).
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What can the UK learn from childcare policies around the world?
Employee Benefits
APRIL 24, 2023
The aim is to replicate the subsidised model in Quebec and guarantee that by 2026, parents pay no more than an average of C$10 a day for childcare,” he says. appeared first on Employee Benefits. The post What can the UK learn from childcare policies around the world?
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6 things to know if you’re a first-time medical FSA participant
WEX Inc.
MARCH 6, 2025
A medical FSA is a tax-advantaged employee benefit that gives participants the opportunity to save on out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision eligible expenses. In fact, if your employer offered the maximum allowed $660 carryover from a 2025 plan, you could carry up to $660 from 2025 to 2026. They are employer-owned accounts.
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