On March 9, 2023, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2024 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For calendar year 2024, the adjusted $2,000 penalty amount is $2,970 … Continue reading
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Strategies for Identifying and Resolving Gaps in Benefits Offerings
In today’s competitive employment landscape, many organizations recognize that employees are their most valuable asset. To attract and retain top talent, employers must go beyond competitive salaries and create holistic and meaningful employee benefits packages that address diverse workforce needs. … Continue reading
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ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2024
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Workers Are Enrolled in HDHPs – Over Half of U.S. Private-sector
More than half (55.7%) of American private-sector workers were enrolled in high deductible health plans (HDHPs) in 2021, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s recent 2022 Employer Health Benefits Survey. The 5.3% increase from 2020 is the highest on record, … Continue reading
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DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Classification Rule
On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to rescind and replace its 2021 independent contractor classification rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposal is scheduled for publication in the Federal … Continue reading
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The Great Reconsideration: Looking Ahead to the Next Stage of the Labor Market
The labor market continues to be unpredictable and driven by new challenges. As such, economists have signaled that the labor market is moving into another phase. Previously, there have been trends labeled as the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle. … Continue reading
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Employee Guide to the Major Types of Health Plans
You have many choices when it comes to selecting a health insurance plan, which can make the process feel overwhelming. Health plans vary and have their own sets of benefits and drawbacks related to coverage, physicians, copays and premiums, among … Continue reading
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PREVENT BURNOUT THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Burnout—known as a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion—has always been an issue within the workforce, but it has become more prevalent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, people are increasingly anxious and stressed. … Continue reading
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Proposed Overtime Rule Expected in October 2022
In its recent spring regulatory agenda, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its plans to issue a proposed overtime rule in October 2022. According to the agency’s regulatory agenda, this proposed rule is expected to address how to implement … Continue reading
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Form 5500 Is Due by Aug. 1, 2022 for Calendar Year Plans
Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar year basis must file their annual reports (Forms 5500) for 2021 with the Department of Labor (DOL) by Aug. 1, 2022. An employer may extend this deadline by two and … Continue reading
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Combating Rising Benefits Costs During Periods of High Inflation
The U.S. inflation rate has increased by 8.3% over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This has led to significant price increases across various consumer goods as well as employee benefits such as health insurance. … Continue reading
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