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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
DOL Adjusts Labor Law Penalties for 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed for...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Revised Model CHIP Notice Now Available
A revised model notice is now available for all employers that provide group health coverage in states with premium assistance through...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
IRS Updates Publication on Deducting Travel, Entertainment, and Car Expenses
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated Publication 463 (Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses) for use in preparing 2016...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
New Expiration Date for Employer CHIP, COBRA General, and COBRA Election Notices
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the effective dates of its model Employer CHIP Notice, General Notice of COBRA Rights,...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20213 min read
How to Handle Employee Attendance During Bad Weather
Snow and slippery conditions during the winter months may make it difficult for your employees to travel to work. Consider the following...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Reminder to Employers: Post OSHA 300A Summary Starting Feb. 1
Employers subject to the recordkeeping requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act are reminded to post the OSHA Form...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Employers Must Use New Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. As of...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Medicare Part D Online Disclosure to CMS Due Mar. 1
The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals to complete...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Tax Filing Season Begins January 23
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will begin Monday, January 23, 2017. The filing deadline to submit 2016...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Alcohol and Office Holiday Parties: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Liability
Office holiday parties can build morale, offer opportunities for more casual interactions among workers, and reward employees for a...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Dollar Amount Used to Determine PCORI Fee Rises to $2.26
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued guidance that increases the applicable dollar amount used to determine the...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
New ADA Wellness Program Notice Requirement Effective January 1
Employers subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)--generally those with 15 or more employees--that offer a wellness program...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20212 min read
5 HR Compliance Resolutions for 2017
The new year is a great time to take stock of your company's compliance with important federal, state, and local labor law requirements....
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20212 min read
Certain Small Employer HRAs Exempt From ACA Market Reforms
A new law allows certain small employers--those with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees who do not offer a group health...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
New Form I-9 Released
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Background...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
IRS: Opt-Out Arrangement Rules To Be Finalized 'At A Later Time'
In July 2016, the IRS released a proposed rule addressing howopt-out arrangements--arrangements whereby an employer offers its employees...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Deadlines Extended for Furnishing Forms 1095-B and 1095-C in Early 2017
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadlines for furnishing 2016 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C tocovered individuals and...
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Kelly Holland
Apr 2, 20212 min read
State Minimum Wage Rates Set to Increase
The minimum wage will rise in a number of states in 2017. Unless otherwise noted, the following minimum wage rates (per hour) are...
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