Benefits

Navigate the world of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement planning, and paid leave

5 Pros of Offering Adoption Assistance to Employees

Adoptive families have the same parental needs as other employees. Here, we explain at least 5 ways adoption assistance helps employers retain talent and raise profits.

by Dan Marzullo

Employee Well-being

Providing Transportation Stipends for Employees During Unprecedented Inflation

Businesses and their employees are feeling the effects of inflation. Is yours one of the many organizations considering travel stipends to attract and retain top talent to combat this?

by Dan Marzullo

Employee Well-being

Amazon Loses Bid to End Worker Lawsuit Over Work-from-Home Expenses

Some employers are adopting reimbursement policies as a worker benefit. Others must do so because of the laws in their jurisdiction. Do you know where your company fits on the spectrum?

by Lisa Burden

Latest articles

The Future of the Tech Industry: Practices and Culture

The tech industry saw a significant economic shift in 2022. What does that mean for possible trends in 2023 for your business? Find out here.

by Stacy Pollack

Can an Employer Ask for Proof of a Family Emergency?

Employers can ask for proof of a family emergency, but they can’t ask for medical documentation or other sensitive information.

by Kelsey Banerjee

The Definitive List of City and State Sick Leave Laws

Currently, 22 states and the District of Columbia offer paid sick leave. Is yours one of them?

by Lisa Burden

Follow This Employee Handbook Checklist for 2023

Use this checklist to help you to find the best ways to revamp your company’s employee handbook for the new year.

by Dan Marzullo

HR in 2023: Trends to Watch For

Read about upcoming forecasted trends and innovations in human resources for the year ahead.

by Stacy Pollack

Does Your Employee Benefits Package Need an Overhaul in 2023?

Companies must implement innovative strategies to give their current benefits packages a major overhaul to stay competitive in 2023.

by Dan Marzullo

Suicide Prevention and Other Mental Health Topics HR Needs to Address

Businesses should be able to recognize when their employees are at risk for suicide. Everyone should have valid access to help from within the workplace. We discuss how in this article.

by Dan Marzullo

Does Offering a Wellness Stipend Really Incentivize Potential Employees?

Wellness programs can be personalized to fit the needs of the company and the individual employees. The choices are vast and can be coupled with other services to boost the wellness of the employees.

by Dan Marzullo

Notable Compliance Requirements for Employers in 2023

Here are changes in state and federal laws that employers will see in 2023.

by Lisa Burden

Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Everything You Need to Know

A staggering number of employers are planning to include LSAs in their benefits offerings. Find out if they’re right for your business.

by Grace Ferguson

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If an employee gives two weeks notice, are they… by Lauren Perales It may be tempting to deny vacation time to employees who give their notice to avoid being in a bind, but is it legal?
Is there a legal minimum of hours per week in order… by Lauren Perales According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, working 40 hours per week qualifies employees as full-time workers. However, you won't want to confuse the 40 hour work week with the Affordable Care Act regulations.
When is an OK time for an employee to drop their… by Drew Bowker An employee can voluntarily cancel coverage at any time only if the company is not having employee premium contributions deducted pre-tax.
20 Best Countries to Work In by Zenefits Team Think you work in the best country in the world? Think again, as we reveal which country is really the best to work in (Hint: the U.S. doesn't make the cut!).
How to Prorate Vacation Days for Full-Time and… by Cinnamon Janzer Proration is not difficult, but there are a few formulas you have to understand before getting started. Here's how to prorate vacation days.

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Healthcare

ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020

For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%

by Grace Ferguson

Healthcare

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.