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Cafeteria plans for health insurance: Understanding Section 125 benefits

Higginbotham

This gives eligible employees even greater flexibility for how they use their benefits. This gives eligible employees even greater flexibility for how they use their benefits. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that help individuals who have high-deductible health plans to cover health-related costs.

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New COVID relief package extends payroll provisions

Business Management Daily

The new COVID relief package included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. The key payroll provisions include: An extension of the paid sick/ family leave provisions and your tax credit for providing leave. Relief for employees who receive surprise medical bills. The overall price tag?

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Employee benefits for small businesses

Higginbotham

Many workers have family members, often including young children, who depend on their income. Life insurance helps ensure that they will be able to provide for their families even if the worst were to happen. Some employers offer paid sick leave, but usually not enough to cover a serious health problem.

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10 steps to maintain end-of-year payroll compliance

Business Management Daily

FSAs (flexible spending accounts) are typically a use-it-or-lose-it benefit. Pre-tax dollars are deducted through payroll and placed into a flexible spending account to cover eligible medical or dependent care expenses. Also, check for minimum wage increases in any states in which you employ people.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. There’s a lot you need to know about classifying your employees the right way based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Optional dental and vision care are usually offered alongside health insurance for an added fee.)