In fast-paced and demanding work environments, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Employees who are mentally well are more productive, engaged and satisfied with their jobs. Mental health…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2023-75, containing cost of-living adjustments for 2023 that affect amounts employees can contribute to 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). 2024…
On Oct. 27, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a final rule that establishes new criteria to determine joint-employer status. Joint employment situations can happen when two or…
Employers with 100 or more employees and certain federal contractors are required to file an EEO-1 Report annually with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Federally mandated under Title…
On Sept. 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a formal partnership between the EEOC and the DOL’s Wage and Hour…
Communication in the workplace is key. When it comes to employee benefits, proper communication helps employees recognize the true value of their benefits, which can lead to an appreciation of…
On Aug. 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to amend current requirements employees in white collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime…
On Aug. 23, 2023, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2023-29 to index the contribution percentage in 2024 for determining the affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act…
As the workplace continues to evolve, employers will need to offer a wider variety of benefit options to meet the expectations of different generations within their workforce. “Since the pandemic,…
On July 27, 2023, OSHA issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury in outdoor and indoor workplaces. In…