Benefits

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

Is Your Employee Retention Program Working?

Organizations can significantly improve the chances of retaining employees by implementing these strategies to boost job satisfaction.

by Dan Marzullo

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Latest articles

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

Helping Employees Understand Health Insurance Costs

Helping your staff to understand medical insurance costs is an easy way to show you care without changing your employee benefits package.

by Kelsey Banerjee

Focus on Total Well-being in 2023

In 2023, companies are pivoting to a focus on total employee well-being. Here’s how to integrate it into your company’s benefit offerings.

by Cinnamon Janzer

HR Fast Facts: What Is the FSA Start Date for New Hires?

The flexible spending account start date for new hires varies with every employer and their benefits administrator, but here are some examples.

by Zenefits Team

When Can Employees Enroll in Their Company's FSA Plan?

HR Fast Facts: How Do I Renew My Company’s FSA Plan?

In order to continue offering employees Flexible Spending Accounts, HR administrators generally must renew their FSA plan near the end of their plan year.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: Health Insurance Rate Structures

Health insurance premiums are assigned based on an employee's family type and gender. Here are some related acronyms you should know.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: Getting Started With Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

If your group offers a Health Savings Account eligible plan, you can sign up for an HSA through a benefits administration platform.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: How Do Employees Correct the Information on Their Health Insurance Card?

If an employee's health insurance card has incorrect information, they can contact their broker to have a new card ordered.

HR Fast Facts: What Is the Difference Between Deduction Adjustments and Reimbursements for Benefits?

When an over-deduction for benefits occurs, it can be resolved using either a deduction adjustment or a one-time reimbursement, depending on the situation.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: What Are Employer Fees for FSAs?

Carriers may charge employers a base annual servicing fee and a monthly fee per employee enrolled in a Medical and/or Dependent Care FSA.

by Zenefits Team

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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?
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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.
Can we tell employees to not speak a different… by Lauren Perales In general, employers must allow employees to speak their native language during work hours, unless it interferes with reasonable and necessary business operations.
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.

Spotlight

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.