Employers that offer voluntary benefits — such as health insurance, retirement plans and flexible spending accounts — are required by law to disclose certain information about the plans to employees. These laws aside, employees should … Read More
According to the IRS’ website, the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 “aims to broadly redesign” the IRS by expanding and strengthening taxpayer rights and making the agency more taxpayer friendly. The legislation focuses on improving … Read More
If your remote employees live in the state where your business is located, you must follow federal employment laws plus your state’s employment rules. But if your remote employees live in a different state from … Read More
Virtually onboarding new hires is the new normal at many companies. The process doesn’t come naturally. Traditionally, onboarding is considered a personal process in which new employees are “hugged” into the firm. Now, the hugs … Read More
Flexible work arrangements are work programs that enable flexibility in work schedules or the place of work. These arrangements are hugely popular among employees, mainly because they promote work-life balance. FWAs are critical to retention, … Read More
Before the pandemic, about half of American workers were working from home — more than double the fraction who worked from home at least occasionally in 2017-18. While some jobs just can’t be done at … Read More
Below are some especially unusual benefits. Of course, no company offers all of these, and only a few may be practical for your company. The idea is to get you thinking about what you can … Read More
Telecommuting is a work arrangement that enables employees to perform their job duties at an approved alternative work site — typically, from home. Though telecommuting has made huge strides over the past decade, its adoption … Read More
Compensation management is a specialized HR discipline that involves the planning, development and implementation of monetary (e.g., wages) and nonmonetary (e.g., benefits) pay strategies. The goal is to enact consistent policies that promote equitable compensation … Read More
Do you have employees who live in one state and work in another? You may run into this if: Your company is located near a state border. You have employees who travel to job sites … Read More
Unemployment benefits are provided through a federal-state unemployment program, which is funded largely by federal and state taxes imposed on employers. The Internal Revenue Service enforces federal unemployment tax laws. The state unemployment agency oversees … Read More
You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually … Read More
