HSA Myths and Facts
HSAs are the most tax-advantaged health plans available, offering tax-deductible employee contributions, tax-free earnings, and tax-exempt distributions. But they don’t always…
Employer’s Guide to Fringe Benefits
Despite their name, fringe benefits have become central to a competitive benefits program. But just what are they and what do…
ACA Compliance Update
With the end of the year nearing, it’s not too early to start thinking about compliance with the ACA reporting requirements…
Integrated Benefits: Better Together
Most employers today offer comprehensive benefits packages, but often, the plans are from different insurers. These standalone products can result in…
Help Employees Recession-Proof Their Retirement
If news reports are to be believed, a recession is looming. And whether workers are early in their careers or near…
SHRM Survey Reveals 2019 Benefit Trends
Every year, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conducts a survey of employers to find out the most popular benefits…
Cut Tension with Open Enrollment Technology
Open enrollment season is just around the corner. And it’s probably no surprise that many employees feel tense during this time….
Why the New HRAs Are Good for Business
A new final rule issued by the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury recently created two new…
Northeast Paid Family Medical Leave Round Up
As pressures mount for a national paid family and medical leave (PFML) program, since just 17 percent of private-industry employees had…
Severance: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
While there is no requirement in the Fair Labor Standards Act for severance pay and it’s optional in the vast majority…