Compensation & Benefits

NY debit card, direct deposit pay regulations revoked

03/15/2017

The New York State Industrial Board of Appeals has ruled the Commissioner of Labor exceeded his authority when he issued regulations governing how employers could pay their employees using debit cards and direct deposit.

10 sobering stats about women and retirement

03/13/2017

A new survey by the nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found widespread pessimism among women about their ability to save for retirement and about their retirement prospects in general.

Congress takes first legislative steps in replacing Obamacare

03/09/2017

On March 9, Republican lawmakers in Congress took their first steps toward their promise of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. Two House committees passed legislation to replace the ACA with a system of tax credits and a rollback of the Obama administration’s Medicaid expansion. Here are highlights of the House bills for employers …

Texas legislature considers bill to promote pay equity

03/07/2017

State Sen. Eric Johnson has introduced legislation that would bar employers from asking for an applicant’s salary history before making a qualified job offer that includes a proposed salary.

Paid leave can be adverse employment action

03/03/2017

It seems counter-intuitive, but putting someone on paid administrative leave can be an adverse employment action and the basis for a lawsuit.

April 2017: Employer’s business tax calendar

02/28/2017

Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

Business groups appeal to kill off retirement fund fiduciary rule

02/28/2017

A coalition of business groups is appealing a federal court’s decision to uphold the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule, which requires retirement fund brokers to act solely in their clients’ best interests when recommending investments.

How to pay for work-related driving expenses?

02/27/2017

Q. What methods can I use to compensate my employees for their work-related driving expenses?

What’s the reimbursement rate for work mileage employees put on their personal vehicles?

02/27/2017

Q. Some of my employees are required to drive their personal cars to and from various worksites during working hours. Do I have to compensate these employees for the miles they drive during this travel? If so, how much per mile must I reimburse them for?

Bull market has 401(k) balances hitting records

02/23/2017

The average balance in U.S. employees’ 401(k) savings plans is $92,500, up about 5% from a year ago.