Employee benefits beef up your compensation package. They can make or break your ability to hire and retain employees. For the most part, you can choose what to offer employees. But, there are several mandatory benefits you can’t afford to ignore.
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SOC Codes and Mandatory Reporting: Does Your State Want Worker Classification Data?
“What’s your occupation?” Everybody gets this question—at the doctor’s office, when opening a new bank account, etc. People are curious. They want to know what it is exactly you do for a living. And if you’re an employer, the government wants to know what your employees do, too. To find out, federal and state agencies […]
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Rhode Island TCI: Your Questions About the Ocean State’s Paid Family Leave Program Answered
In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations.
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New Hampshire PFML: Voluntary Paid Family Leave in the Granite State
New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]
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Arizona Paid Sick Leave: Accrual Rate and Beyond
Do you need to give your employees paid sick leave? Several states have laws requiring it—including Arizona. If you’re an Arizona employer, you need to know your sick time responsibilities to stay compliant. So, are you ready to brush up on Arizona paid sick leave?
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Digging Into De Minimis Fringe Benefits
Do you have snacks and coffee in the office for your employees? Have you ever had a workplace event, like a picnic or party? If so, you most likely have given employees de minimis fringe benefits. But, what are de minimis fringe benefits exactly, and are they taxable? Dig into this type of fringe benefit […]
Read More Digging Into De Minimis Fringe BenefitsA Fresh New Look: SECURE Act 2.0
The SECURE Act of 2019 gave employers new incentives to offer retirement plans. Now, the SECURE Act 2.0 promises to deliver even more. Passed by Congress at the end of 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 is a new and improved version of the previous bill.
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Keep It Legal: What You Need to Know About Child Labor Laws to Avoid Penalties
Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […]
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What Is the Difference Between Qualified vs. Nonqualified Plans?
Deferring compensation is one strategy employees can use to reduce their tax liability. Qualified and nonqualified are the two types of deferred compensation plans. To keep your business legal, learn how qualified vs. nonqualified plans differ.
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Seasonal Employment Laws You Must Follow
If you have seasonal employees, there are employment laws that you must follow. Seasonal employment laws apply if you run a seasonal business or if you hire more employees during peak seasons. So, what are seasonal employment laws, and what do they mean for your business?
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