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What is Equity Compensation & How It Work?

HR Lineup

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs): ESPPs allow employees to purchase company stock at a discounted price, often through payroll deductions. Once the restrictions expire, the shares become fully owned by the employee. Retention and Incentives: Equity compensation serves as a powerful tool for employee retention and motivation.

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Fully Insured vs Self-Insured vs Level-Funded: What Does It All Mean To The Small Employer?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

Insurance carriers can still charge more by age, but a sick 61-year-old and a healthy 61-year-old would pay the same amount for coverage with the same deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.  Small employers looking for ways to control their group health insurance costs are more closely examining what it means to be “ fully insured.”

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Understanding Service Rewards and Taxation Benefits in the US

Vantage Circle

A significant return on investment from awards is augmented by their tax deductibility. As per the Internal Revenue Service, you can deduct up to $400 for non-qualified employee achievement awards and $1,600 for qualified awards given to the same employee within a year.

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Since there is no longer a non-itemizer’s charitable deduction in 2022 and only about 10% of tax filers itemize, you’ll probably have fewer receipts to save. The 2022 standard deduction is $12,950 for individuals ($14,700 age 65+) and $25,900 for married filing jointly ($28,700 if both spouses are age 65+).

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.

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What Does Recruitment Scam Notice Mean & How to Spot It?

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Legitimate employers typically cover these costs or deduct them from the employee’s salary after hiring. In an increasingly digital world, the job market has seen a significant shift towards online platforms. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Legitimate employers will give you sufficient time to consider their offer.

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The Importance of Unified HR Solutions in 2025

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Benefits tracking with automated enrollment and deduction calculations. Cloud-Based Accessibility Enables HR teams and employees to access HR data from anywhere. Supports remote work environments with secure login and role-based permissions. Reduces IT infrastructure costs by eliminating the need for on-premise solutions.

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