On March 27th, 2020, President Trump signed into law another coronavirus relief bill to help stabilize the economy and provide funds for distressed
What is the SECURE Act, and 15 Ways it Will Affect Your Benefits?
According to a 2018 study by Northwestern Mutual, 1 in 3 Americans have less than $5,000 saved for retirement. Moreover, 1 in 5 U.S. workers has no
A Battle of Savings Vehicles: HSA vs FSA vs HRA
In this article, we'll define a health savings account (HSA), a flexible spending account (FSA), and a health reimbursement account (HRA). Plus, we'll
How You Can Make the Most Out of Your 2020 Open Enrollment
Over the past two weeks on this site, we’ve done a deep dive into open enrollment for 2020. This week, we’re going to close out our investigation of
What You Need to Include on Your 2020 Open Enrollment Checklist
Last week, we took a deep dive into open enrollment, and the 20 open enrollment trends your business needs to know for 2020. This week, we’re going to
20 Open Enrollment Trends You Need to Know for 2020
Every year, as the weather grows colder and the nights longer, HR and employee benefits professionals begin to look over their shoulders in fear. But
7 Simple Tips to Enhance Your Employee Benefits Compliance
Human resource professionals have a tough job. There are numerous topics you must commit to understanding. Whether its talent management, time and
Breaking: Department of Labor Finalizes New Overtime Threshold
In a surprise early today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will publish a final overtime rule. This rule will set the minimum salary
New Nebraska Law Protects Employees Talking About Pay
Beginning this September, Nebraska employers are now subject to a new employment law, Legislative Bill 217. This bill prohibits Nebraska employers
5 Compliance Tips to Help Protect Your Organization
Every year employers face the possibility of hundreds to even millions of dollars’ worth of employment penalties. And the stress of avoiding these