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A few basics of safe harbor 401(k) plans
Many growing businesses and other types of employers want to offer a 401(k) plan but don’t want to deal with the stress and administrative challenges of following the IRS’s nondiscrimination testing rules for elective deferrals and matching contributions.
4 common mistakes when outsourcing HR functions
For many small and even some midsize employers, keeping up with the regulatory and administrative functions of human resources (HR) isn’t easy.
Employee pickup of SPDs isn’t a good idea
Many organizations have employees who become eligible for benefits during their employment. At such time, the employer must provide them with a summary plan description (SPD) of any health benefits plan (or retirement plan) covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Responding to “close calls” when interviewing job candidates
It’s not uncommon for an employer to realize, after the fact, that an employee conducting a job interview asked a question that put the organization at risk for a discrimination claim.
Getting acquainted with Generation Z
By now, most employers have read up on, hired and gotten to know Millennials. Well, guess what? A whole new demographic is here: Generation Z.
Compete Carefully in a Fierce Job Market with Signing Bonuses
Is your organization looking to hire new employees? Join the club. The U.S. unemployment rate hit a historic low this past April, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics household survey. It fell to 3.6%, the lowest rate since December 1969 — that’s almost 50 years!
Are health club memberships or on-site fitness centers an ERISA benefit?
More and more employers are contributing dollars toward the cost of health club memberships for employees. Some are even building their own on-site fitness centers.
Laying the foundation for a functional incentive plan
Employee incentive plans can be among the most meaningful benefits that an employer can offer. This is because participants receive awards tied directly to their professional accomplishments or their organization’s success.
Shore up your defenses against employment discrimination
Many employers believe they’ve taken adequate steps to prevent employment discrimination. And yet, it happens.
3 Essential steps to successful change management
In good times, organizations often need to change to seize opportunities and keep up with demand. In bad times, they must change because, well, something has clearly gone awry. Whatever its cause may be, change can put great strain on an employer’s ability to accomplish its mission.