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Compensation & Benefits

EBSA brings shocking charges against Exton, Pa., electrical firm

11/02/2016
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Admini­stration has charged Keares Electrical Contracting in Exton, Pa., with failing to make required contributions to the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Ensure employees on leave understand termination rules

11/02/2016
If you have a policy on terminating employees who are out on leave, be sure to issue reminders about the rule and the timeline.

Outside COBRA admins liable for notice delays

11/01/2016
If you use an outside plan administrator to take care of sending COBRA notices to terminated employees, it is liable for any delay penalties.

DOL guidance for benefits affected by hurricane

11/01/2016
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued compliance guidance for employee benefit plans affected by Hurricane Matthew.

December 2016: Employer’s business tax calendar

10/31/2016
Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

No workers: Still need workers’ comp coverage?

10/27/2016
Q. My wife and I run our own business. Are we required to obtain workers’ compensation coverage even though we have no employees?

Must we continue health insurance when employees are out of work on leave?

10/27/2016
Q. Is our business required to continue to offer health benefits to our employees while they are out on family leave?

New OT rules: Determine how bonuses fit into regular rates of pay

10/27/2016
How you set up bonus programs can have a big impact on your overtime budget.

Health premiums up just 3%, deductibles soar

10/25/2016
Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose an average of 3% to $18,142 this year.

No changes to reporting health benefits on W-2s

10/19/2016
If you filed at least 250 W-2s for 2015, you must report the aggregate cost of employees’ health benefits on their 2016 W-2s in Box 12 with Code DD.