IRS Issues New SECURE Act Guidance for 401(k) Withdrawals
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | September 27, 2021

    The IRS announced new SECURE Act guidance in early September 2020 to expand retirement savings access and eligibility for part-time workers and new...

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    ACA Affordability Threshold Lowered for 2022
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | September 9, 2021

    The IRS recently announced that it will lower the affordability threshold requirement for employer-sponsored health plans in 2022. Depending on...

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    How HR Can Audit and Update an Existing PTO Policy—and Why it Matters
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | August 11, 2021

    PTO policies require regular review for companies to remain competitive, compliant, and financially solvent. Whether completely reworking your...

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    Do Employers Have to Offer Health Insurance?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | August 3, 2021

    It’s no secret that employer-sponsored health plans, including dental and vision insurance, remain the most popular employee benefit. In fact, 88% of...

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    Juneteenth Established as Federal Holiday with Bill Signed by Biden
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 17, 2021

    On Thursday, June 17, President Biden signed a bill establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. The new federal holiday, which...

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    What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Legalization?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | June 3, 2021

    As more states move toward marijuana legalization, employers will have to be prepared with workplace policies in place and keep up with federal and...

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    Overtime FAQ: Common OT Questions and Answers Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 3, 2021

    The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky. From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between,...

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    Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Out Form W-4 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 20, 2021

    The 2021 version of Form W-4 may have been released in December 2020, but the tax return compliance document was completely overhauled the previous...

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    What’s the Difference Between an Employee Handbook & a Culture Guide?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 25, 2021

    Many organizations use employee handbooks as a catch-all for communicating policies such as time off and dress code expectations, as well as...

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    Child Tax Credit 2021: Qualifications, Phase-outs, and More Stimulus Updates
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 23, 2021

    Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) in early March 2021, implementing dozens of changes to the U.S. economy. Among these...

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