Benefits

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

Should Childcare Stipends Become Part of an Employee Benefits Package?

In an effort to support and retain their working parent employees, many companies are offering childcare subsidies. Are they right for your organization?

by Dan Marzullo

Healthcare

How to Choose the Best Vision Insurance for Employee Benefits

Find out why offering vision benefits to your employees could be smart and what to consider when choosing the right plan for your organization.

by Dan Marzullo

Employee Engagement

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

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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

COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)

The Ultimate Guide to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

COBRA is a health insurance program that allows employees to continue to receive benefits under their employer's group health plans after losing coverage.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: Key Terms for Payroll

Here's a glossary of key terms related to payroll and payroll processing.

Top Childcare Benefits to Offer Your Employees

If unaddressed, stress can adversely impact working parents’ health and productivity — and the company’s bottom line. Here are the top 5 childcare benefits to offer your workers.

by Grace Ferguson

What’s Keeping Your Employees From Resigning?

Retention has always been important to business, but these days, it’s mission-critical. A recent survey revealed the exact factors that are keeping workers on board.

by Riia O'Donnell

HR Fast Facts: Can Employees Cancel their FSA?

As an employee, you can only change elections to your personal FSA during the renewal period or after experiencing a qualifying life event, such as a change in marital status or the birth of a child.

HR Fast Facts: Can I Make Changes to my FSA Contributions?

After initial enrollment, employees and employers can make changes to their FSA contributions in only three cases: before the plan year begins, before a new hire's effective date, and in the case of a qualifying life event.

HR Fast Facts: Portland Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax

Portland Multnomah County approved a measure to establish a tuition-free preschool program, Multnomah County Preschool for All (PFA).

HR Fast Facts: Increase in Massachusetts State Income Withholding

The State of Massachusetts subtracts withholdings for FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes from employees' gross taxable wages before calculating their MA personal income withholdings.

HR Fast Facts: Register for Colorado Electronic Funds Transfer Credit ID

Colorado requires employers to register for an Electronic Funds Transfer Credit ID in order to electronically deposit payroll taxes.

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Can an Employer Ask for Proof of a Family Emergency? by Kelsey Banerjee Employers can ask for proof of a family emergency, but they can’t ask for medical documentation or other sensitive information.
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.
If an employee gets sick after using all of their… by Kelsey Banerjee Are you required to give your staff members additional paid time off if they become sick but already used all of their PTO for the year? Find out here.
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.

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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.