What To Do If Employees Asked to Be Laid Off
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 1, 2021

    It might not sound typical, but employers face a tricky situation when it comes to employees asking to be laid off from their job, especially...

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    HR Calendar 2021: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays for New Year
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 1, 2021

    From major holidays to key HR compliance requirements and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2021.

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    IRS Increases PCORI Fee for Insurers, Self-Insured Health Plan Sponsors
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 15, 2020

    In late November 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-84, which announced an increase in fees that insurers and self-insured health plan sponsors pay to...

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    When Do Part-Time Employees Have a Right to Benefits?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | December 4, 2020

    With workforces employing both full-time and part-time workers—sometimes doing the same job duties, just different hours—it’s important to know which...

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    IRS Announces New IRA Eligibility Income Ranges for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 16, 2020

    As part of its ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, the IRS announced in early November 2020 several key updates to retirement-related savings...

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    Offer Letter vs. Employment Contract
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 10, 2020

    When recruiting new employees, HR professionals and hiring managers often use the terms “offer letter” and “employment contract” interchangeably....

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    Payroll Calendar: 27 Possible Biweekly Pay Periods in 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 5, 2020

    As HR prepares for the new year, it’s key to stay ahead of the curve on important dates and compliance requirements. One noteworthy takeaway is that...

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    IRS Announces Updates to 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 26, 2020

    In October 2020, the IRS announced key updates to 401(k) contribution limits for 2021, including changes to catch-up contributions and employer...

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    Final 2020 1094-C, 1095-C ACA Reporting Forms Issued by IRS
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 19, 2020

    The IRS recently released final versions of the 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms, which include 1094-C and 1095-C. What should employers know...

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    IRS Issues Employer Guidance for New Payroll Tax Deferral
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | August 31, 2020

    In early August 2020, President Trump signed executive orders to provide aid during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Among the orders was a payroll...

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