Employee Benefits

Businesses are offering more to their employees and applicants in terms of better benefits and higher wages.

Millions of people gather around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway year after year to watch as drivers race for the title. The driver’s journey to the finish line is not made alone. As the saying goes, it takes a village.

With so many employees experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed and stressed – it has become essential that businesses take steps to ensure the well-being of all staff members.

On April 29, a document was drafted from the desk of the president declaring May 2 – 5 to be National Small Business Week. This proclamation describes the importance small businesses hold within the American economy.

Eligible individuals with self-only HDHP coverage will be able to contribute $3,850 to their HSAs for 2023, up from $3,650 for 2022. Eligible individuals with family HDHP coverage will be able to contribute $7,750 to their HSAs for 2023, up …

Indiana recently enacted a new law that prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to receive COVID-19 vaccinations unless certain exemptions are made available.

Indiana recently enacted a new law that prohibits employers from requiring employees or job applicants to receive COVID-19 vaccinations unless certain exemptions are made available.

On March 22, 2022, the IRS announced it will temporarily stop sending written notices to certain entities that fall behind on filing obligations related to Forms 5500, 990 and others.

On March 25, 2022, the IRS issued an information letter to explain that taxpayers cannot transfer unused amounts in a commuter benefit plan (CBP) to a health flexible spending arrangement (FSA).

Washington has amended the state’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) law.

On April 9, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly enacted a paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program, overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto.

It’s essential that the design of company wellness programs is structured to comply with both state and federal laws- aligning with HIPAA’s nondiscrimination rules.