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Navigate the world of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement planning, and paid leave
SMB News Weekly Rundown
Welcome to the Small Business Weekly Rundown. Each week, we bring you stories and trends that impact small business owners and their workforce.
Biden Administration Proposes 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave
Biden proposes a federal plan offering paid leave for all employees
Everything You Need to Build Your Employee Handbook
Here's how to make your employee handbook comprehensive, up to date, compliant, and accessible.
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Are Unemployment Benefits Making Hiring Impossible? 4 Tips to Attract Employees
Here's how small business owners can find workers, even while unemployment benefits are high.
Biden Announces Tax Credit for Small Businesses Offering Paid Leave for Vaccinations
The new tax credit can help employers offset the cost of providing paid time off for employees to get vaccinated and recover.
What Is Sick Leave? Plus 3 Things Every Sick Leave Policy Needs
Learn how important a sick leave policy is for your business, and how to create one
What Is Form 5500 Filing?
If you file Form 5500 incorrectly, it can lead to penalties. Learn more about the annual report here.
What Is Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation?
Learn about this pay-as-you-go model, and its advantages and disadvantages for small businesses.
All You Need to Know About Employee Assistance Programs
If you have employees who need confidential support and counseling, offering an EAP could be a solution.
Spotlight
ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020
For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%
2021 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit
The CARES and CAA Acts defined new qualifying events that allow employees to amend their benefits selection and carry over unused 2020 funds into 2021 and 2022.
by
Dan
Marzullo
The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
by
Nicole
Roder
How Much Does Small Business Health Insurance Cost?
Health insurance can be costly and complex. Here’s what you need to know about health insurance as a small business owner
What to Know About Open Enrollment 2021
Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2020 in most states. Have you started preparing?
by
Dan
Marzullo
Resources
HR6201
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Coronavirus Checklist
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Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
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Ultimate Guide to Workplace Wellness Programs
Learn how corporate wellness programs can improve employee health &...