INSIGHTS

October 29, 2019

ACA Penalties Rise Again in 2020

The IRS has released updated penalties for Affordable Care Act non-compliance. As has been the common practice since the first year of mandatory reporting for Applicable […]
October 23, 2019

NY Mandates Leave for Domestic Violence Victims

Starting on Nov 18, 2019, NYS employers will be required to grant leave to employees whom they know to be victims of domestic violence. While there […]
August 8, 2019

Five tips to Changing a Flexible Spending Account Administrator Mid Plan Year

While changing Flex Spending Account Administrator’s in the middle of your plan year is not ideal, it is certainly possible.
August 1, 2019

The Pros and Cons of PEOs: Are They a Fit for You?

Simplify HR and keep my costs low—has a nice ring to it. Managing employees and their benefits can be expensive and tedious, and the problem only […]
July 29, 2019

Will the Expansion of Preventative Care in HDHPs Drive Up Costs?

In the United States, 86% of health care costs are spent for people with chronic conditions. While High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) have been a popular […]
July 17, 2019

With Recent Federal Court Decision, Can NYS Still Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Allegations?

When Governor Cuomo signed the 2018 Budget Bill, one of the provisions was a prohibition against employers including any written clause in employee’s contracts or company […]
May 17, 2019

Is Non-Discrimination Testing on Your Premium-Only Plan Worth the Money?

A Section 125 plan, AKA a cafeteria plan, allows employers to give employees the option of taking cash or make a pre-tax contribution to their employer-sponsored […]
May 8, 2019

What is the Updated Time Off to Vote Law in NY for 2019?

It’s common around election time for employees to request time from their employer to vote. On April 12, Governor Cuomo signed legislation S.B. 1505 as part […]
April 12, 2019

Can an Employer Delay Designating FMLA Leave to Extend an Employee’s Benefit?

Today’s Q&A covers a common question surrounding FMLA designation. At times employers choose to deliver generous leave benefits that extend beyond those mandated by FMLA (i.e. […]
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