Employee Benefits

AUGUST 2, 2023

Need to know: In challenging times, it is important to foster trust in the workplace. Transparency around pay levels and salary capabilities helps to avoid frustration and misunderstandings and instead provide clarity and reassurance. When it comes to asking for a pay rise, knowing what those in a higher position are earning can help employees create more realistic expectations in terms of what they should be asking for.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. Whether you’re a newcomer to the account or have routinely participated in this benefits staple, we’ve compiled answers to some common questions to help you better understand your FSA.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. With recent new regulations, options have changed for employers and you need to stay focused on maximizing your outcomes within your budget.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 3, 2023

Open enrollment is on many HR professionals' minds as fall approaches. Having great benefits is critical for employee health and happiness, so you want to ensure employees have all the information they need to elect the best plans for themselves and their dependents.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

Just when you thought the confusing COVID-19 ERISA deadline extensions were behind you, the Biden-Harris Administration asks you to reconsider. Recap – In response to the COVID-19 National Emergency, DOL and Treasury issued guidance requiring benefit plans to extend certain ERISA deadlines related to COBRA continuation coverage, HIPAA special enrollment, and benefit claims and appeals, effective March 1, 2020.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 3, 2023

I am currently creating a new Money After 70 course for older adults. Below is a brief summary of 10 changes, opportunities, and challenges for septuagenarians (people aged 70 to 79): Social Security Benefits - Older adults should claim Social Security at or before age 70. After age 70, monthly benefits stop increasing, even if people continue delaying benefits.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 4, 2023

It isn’t very often a phrase stops me in my tracks. Over the past few weeks, however, the Tik-Tok trend for “lazy girl jobs” has done just that. Coined by several content creators, the term is used to refer to jobs that are deemed undemanding but well paid. Typically, these are remote roles involving menial ‘office’ tasks. Rather than building a career, those in “lazy girl jobs” are working purely to earn the financial freedom to pursue their passions away from the workplace.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Instead of ditching DEI efforts, incorporate them into various departments' day-to-day.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 3, 2023

Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, New Jersey adopted the convenience of the employer test for nonresident employees who are residents of states that impose the test.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 3, 2023

Following in the footsteps of Washington State’s My Health My Data Act, the governors of Nevada and Connecticut recently approved Nevada SB 370 and Connecticut SB 3. These bills impose a number of new requirements on the processing of consumer health data. Nevada SB 370 will go into effect on March 31, 2024, while the consumer […] The post Nevada and Connecticut Pass Consumer Health Data Laws appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 2, 2023

Transparent pay strategies can entail openly disclosing employee salaries to other employees and potential recruits. The logic behind this is that it places everyone on the same page regarding expectations for salary and creates a fair conversation for employees that want to discuss pay rises. Founded in 2014, software development company Applifting’s open pay policy of disclosing the salaries of all 200 members of staff has been in place from the start.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Neal Batra, partner at Deloitte, explains how employers can empower their employees to live longer, healthier lives.

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PayrollOrg

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this August 2023 edition of Compliance TV: USCIS releases revised Form I-9 to be used by November 1; DHS offers option to examine Form I-9 documents remotely; IRS to provide more options for filing 941-X, other forms in 2024; Special Report: Panel answers questions at Payroll Congress--Part 2; and more.

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3Sixty Insights

AUGUST 2, 2023

There are many misconceptions about professional employer organizations (PEOs). Often, one of them is that PEOs only deliver value for smaller businesses. But what about PEOs for midsize businesses with operational challenges? These business owners may ask: What value does a PEO bring to midsize businesses? How can a PEO serve as a strategic partner for growing businesses?

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HR Digest

AUGUST 2, 2023

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination with the introduction of the groundbreaking California’s Caste Discrimination Bill. The bill, also known as the Anti-Caste Bill, seeks to include “caste” as a protected category under the state’s anti-discrimination statutes.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Workplace experts weigh in on whether forcing employees back to work will actually drive business.

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PayrollOrg

JULY 31, 2023

Register now to attend PayrollOrg’s free webinar on how to participate in various committees so you can make a difference in your payroll association.

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Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

Employee Wellness

HR Professionals Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Kate Kellner Employer group healthcare plans have been the way American families get the care they need, when they need it – from annual physicals, childbirth, complex surgeries, and dialysis to end-of-life care. These plans have been the catalyst for so many personal successes, but what happens when big questions arise? “I’m eligible for Medicare.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 1, 2023

Caleb Parker’s award-winning #WorkBold Podcast returned for an industry-leading ninth season, which took the podcast to over 100,000 downloads (117,000 at the time of publishing this article) with an audience from 90+ countries. The only podcast dedicated to Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS), #WorkBold Podcast is in the top one percent of business podcasts globally.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 2, 2023

American companies have alleged in a series of lawsuits that the country's biggest health insurers are squandering their money.

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Pacific Prime

AUGUST 3, 2023

Global warming has been a global issue under heavy public attention for the past few decades, and is still yet to be solved. Extreme heat, is truly the “sleeper killer”, that contributes to a breathtaking annual mortality of 5 million globally. This raised the concerning issue of ensure workforce safety. Coping with extreme heat levels. The post 4 Tips to Protect Your Workforce from Extreme Heat appeared first on Pacific Prime's Blog.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 4, 2023

Office drama, the bane of every workplace. We’ve all been there, caught in the crossfire of petty disagreements, belittling comments, and bias perpetuated against us. It’s a breeding ground for tension, stress, and a general sense of unease. But office drama doesn’t have to be the norm. In fact, it’s time for HR professionals to step up and take charge of creating drama-free workplaces.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

Environmental consultancy and B Corp firm Tyler Grange operates a four-day work week with a difference: each employee must spend undertake at least some voluntary work to benefit the local community or wider causes. Simon Ursell, managing director, says: “When we started the business 13 years ago, one of the first things on the agenda was giving something back.

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Employee Benefit News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Healthcare, finance and construction industries have seen strong employment acceleration.

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Wellable

JULY 30, 2023

Struggling to strike a balance between improving productivity and nurturing employee well-being? The solution might be as simple as vacation time. The post Vacation Time: An Untapped Resource For Enhanced Employee Well-Being & Productivity appeared first on Wellable.

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