Compensation & Benefits

Workers’ comp opt-outs face legal challenge

03/18/2016

Two states, Oklahoma and Texas, let employers opt-out of the traditional workers’ compensation system if they establish credible, alternative arrangements.

Report: 401(k)s leave most unprepared to retire

03/18/2016

The shift from pensions to 401(k)plans has failed most American workers and disproportionately harmed disadvantaged groups, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute think tank.

20% of HR pros plead guilty to gender pay gap

03/17/2016

Today, gender equality in the workplace is top of mind for politicians, activists, business leaders—and your employees.

TIGTA: IRS can do better with W-2 penalties

03/17/2016

No doubt, 2016 will be the most challenging year-end season in a long time.

Do good by doing right with 401(k) investment options

03/11/2016

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Three new employment law issues affect New York employers

03/09/2016

This month, we bring you a compendium of new laws, ordinances and regulations affecting New York employers.

How I learned to stop worrying and love payroll

03/09/2016

Payroll isn’t for the faint of heart. Between federal and state taxes, and federal and state wage and hour law, there’s a lot to worry about.

IRS alerts Payroll and HR pros to W-2 phishing scheme

03/08/2016

The IRS warns Payroll and HR pros that a phishing email scheme has emerged that purports to be from company executives and requests personal information on employees.

Exempt salary limit regs slated for July release

03/07/2016

July 2016 is the target date for the Department of Labor’s final regulations that increase the guaranteed weekly salary employees must earn to be considered exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Administration proposes revised template for required ACA SBCs

03/05/2016

Seeking to make it easier for employees to understand their health insurance benefits, the Obama administration has proposed a new summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) that employers could be required to begin using in 2017.