Always a time of reflection, the New Year brings with it an opportunity to learn from past 12 months and assert that wisdom to be better in 2014. We all know that the financial crisis of 2007-2008 took an enormous toll on the U.S. economy. While some businesses have been more affected than others, many […]
The safe harbor method for a new employee is slightly different than the method discussed in the previous blog, “Safe Harbor Method for an Ongoing Employee.” If the employee is hired as full-time, the waiting period for coverage can be no longer than 90 days. If he or she is hired as a variable hour […]
Are you prepared for the ACA? Explore this infographic to use safe harbor methods to determine which ongoing employees must be treated as full time.
As discussed in the Affordable Care Act: Basics for Business infographic, all businesses that employ 50+ employees must offer affordable health insurance options to their full-time employees or face a monthly “Employer Shared Responsibility Payment” on their federal tax return. So, how do you know if your ongoing variable hour employees are considered a full-time […]
Are you prepared for the ACA? Explore the basics for business in this infographic.
If your US-based company has at least 50 full time employees, then you’re already preparing to provide healthcare coverage to your employees who are working 30 or more hours per week. When it comes to administering the benefits associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if your company is still using spreadsheets, Excel-based reports and manual […]
For many professionals, the phrase “cloud-based computing” has become synonymous with business-as-usual, and the promises that come with the cloud, such as rapid deployment, faster services, and greater connectivity, are baked into many modern work environments. However, less than a decade ago, the concept of the cloud was still new and fairly novel for many […]
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Do you remember the proposed overtime changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 2016? Once in effect, the rule was predicted to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who were not previously eligible under federal law. Plenty of workers were excited about the changes, while many companies were a little concerned. And one sector that […]
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Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Now wages are starting to nudge upwards too. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, average hourly earnings moved up nearly 3% from a year ago. This means that more money is […]
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