--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog | Benefits (6) description: Benefits | Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. (6) --- [![CPS Logo_rgb-2](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/CPS%20Logo_rgb-2.svg "CPS Logo_rgb-2")](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com) - Solutions - - [Payroll Payroll tax filing, automated and integrated processing, paperless reporting and more.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-outsourcing) - [Talent Management Personalized recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training and offboarding.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/talent-management) - [HR Solutions HR support, handbook development, training, safety and compliance — all the daily tasks of people management.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hr-outsourcing) - - [Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, retirement, workman’s comp and pre-tax savings plans.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-benefits) - [Time & Attendance Integrated time and attendance tracking, PTO request and accrual management, scheduling and reporting.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/time-and-attendance) - [Employee Engagement Custom experiences designed to attract, engage, and retain talent to get the best from your staff.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-engagement) - - See How It Works - ![Executive Dashboard](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021%20Website%20Update%20Images/Images/Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png?width=250&name=Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png) - [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1885176/b949a8d0-722d-43f0-bed8-a62983a06b31.png)](https://resources.completepayrollsolutions.com/demo-request) - Who We Serve - - [Startups Start strong with personal service that will grow with you as you scale your business.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-startups) - [Small & Medium Businesses Grow and evolve with strategic guidance and all-in-one solutions for payroll, HR and benefits.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/small-medium-business-payroll-benefits) - [Large & Enterprise Businesses Discover custom systems and integrations with industry-leading technology to help reduce administrative burden and increase your bottom line.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-outsourcing-large-business) - - [Industries Get an experienced partner with the insider info you need to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/who-we-serve) - [Our Partners Close relationships with top-tier companies within their industries.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/partnerships) - Resources - - [Blog Smart articles and lots of answers to your most asked questions.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog) - [Learning Center In-depth resources designed to make your payroll, HR, and benefits experience easier.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/resources) - [Employee, Federal & State Forms Up-to-date documents and links at your fingertips.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-federal-state-forms) - - [Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - [![Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png?width=200&name=2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - Who We Are - - [Contact Speak with an industry expert or connect with your CPS Consultant.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [About Us CPS is your *people partner*. Find out what that means.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/about-us) - - [Careers Join CPS and become one of our people.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/careers/) - [Data Security & Privacy Details about how we protect the privacy of your business and employees.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/data-security) - [CPS Data Events](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2025-announcements/cps-web-notification-event-20250310%5B87%5D.pdf) - [Contact](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [Login](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/portal) # All Blog Posts ## [Health Insurance Brokers: The Top 5 Concerns Of Using One](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/health-insurance-broker-concern) by [Stephanie Fricchione](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/stephanie-fricchione) - March 9 2021 [![Two people in formal business attire sit at a table having a conversation](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/amy-hirschi-W7aXY5F2pBo-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=amy-hirschi-W7aXY5F2pBo-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/health-insurance-broker-concern) If you’re planning to offer health insurance to your employees for the first time or would like to see more options than your carrier offers to unders... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/health-insurance-broker-concern) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Health Insurance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/health-insurance) ## [Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: Contributions, Matches, & More](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/safe-harbor-401k-plans) by [John Stebbins](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-stebbins) - March 2 2021 [![A person is working on their computer with one hand and had their phone in the other](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/401k-plans.jpg?width=500&name=401k-plans.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/safe-harbor-401k-plans) If you’re considering offering a 401(k) for your employees or already do but are looking to ease administration and maximize your contributions as an ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/safe-harbor-401k-plans) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) ## [Top 5 401(k) Issues: A Compliance Guide For Employers](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-issues) by [Mary Wasielewski](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/mary-wasielewski) - December 29 2020 [![A person works in a dark office at their computer while on the phone](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/austin-distel-21GWwco-JBQ-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=austin-distel-21GWwco-JBQ-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-issues) If you’re thinking of offering a retirement plan to your employees to boost satisfaction and retention, you may be worried about what’s required of yo... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-issues) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) ## [The Top ERISA Violations Every Employer Should Be Aware Of](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/erisa-violations) by [Dave Sanders](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/dave-sanders) - December 8 2020 [![A legal building surrounded by a cloudy sky background](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CPS-Top-ERISA-Violations.jpg?width=500&name=CPS-Top-ERISA-Violations.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/erisa-violations) In the fiscal year 2020, the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration recovered over $2.6 billion from ERISA enforcement actions. Since 67% of ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/erisa-violations) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) , [Health Insurance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/health-insurance) , [ERISA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/erisa) ## [Best 401k Third Party Administrators in the Northeast](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-401k-administrators) by [John Stebbins](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-stebbins) - November 19 2020 [![Someone works on their laptop accompanied by their coffee and a notepad](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CPS-401k-Third-Party-Administrators.jpg?width=500&name=CPS-401k-Third-Party-Administrators.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-401k-administrators) If you’ve been using a third-party administrator (TPA) to handle the day-to-day tasks associated with maintaining a 401(k) plan, you may be asking you... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-401k-administrators) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) ## [How Much Does Workers’ Comp Cost? A Guide To Rates & Premiums](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/workers-comp-cost) by [Ryan Berk](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/ryan-berk) - November 3 2020 [![Someone works on a ship on the dock](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ralph-ravi-kayden-xq4vyoGFLp0-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=ralph-ravi-kayden-xq4vyoGFLp0-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/workers-comp-cost) How much does workers’ comp cost? It’s a question we get a lot from companies. That’s because, if you’re like most businesses, you’re responsible for ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/workers-comp-cost) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Workers' Compensation](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/workers-compensation) ## [What is the Cost of Pre-Tax Benefits? Pricing & Fees](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pre-tax-benefit-cost) by [John Stebbins](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-stebbins) - October 29 2020 [![Two coworkers sit together reviewing the contents of a computer screen.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cost%20of%20pre-tax%20benefits.jpg?width=500&name=cost%20of%20pre-tax%20benefits.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pre-tax-benefit-cost) Health insurance is the most valued benefit among job seekers, but it’s also the most expensive, with employers last year spending nearly $6,000 per e... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pre-tax-benefit-cost) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Pre-Tax Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/pre-tax-benefits) ## [401K Vs SIMPLE IRA: Which Plan Is Best for My Company?](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-vs-simple-ira) by [John Stebbins](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-stebbins) - October 22 2020 [![A small pot of coins sits on a window ledge with a plant sprouting out](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/micheile-henderson-SoT4-mZhyhE-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=micheile-henderson-SoT4-mZhyhE-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-vs-simple-ira) Retirement plans are one of the most sought-after employee benefits. If you’re considering adding one of these, you know that it’ll make you more comp... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-vs-simple-ira) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) , [SIMPLE IRA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/simple-ira) ## [Is workers’ comp required? A guide to state rules for business owners](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/workers-comp-required) by [Ryan Berk](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/ryan-berk) - August 21 2020 [![A group of construction workers look out on the job site](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/scott-blake-x-ghf9LjrVg-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=scott-blake-x-ghf9LjrVg-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/workers-comp-required) As an employer, you know you have a responsibility to run a safe workplace. But even with the best safety precautions in place, accidents still happen... 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