Yearend Checklist for HR, Payroll, and Benefits

Year End Checklist

A year-end checklist for HR, payroll, and benefits is essential to ensure that all necessary tasks are completed before the start of the new year. This checklist can help streamline the year-end process and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. HR Checklist: Payroll Checklist: Benefits Checklist: Remember that this checklist serves as a general […]

Managing Employee Leaves of Absence

Managerial Leave

Managing leaves of absence effectively is challenging. In this blog, we’ll explore the strategies and best practices that HR professionals can employ to navigate this complex terrain with success. The Importance of Effective Leave Management Leave management is not just about compliance with labor laws; it’s about supporting your employees and maintaining productivity within your […]

Get Ready for the New I-9 Form

i-9 Form Understanding

The deadline to begin using the revised Form I-9, officially known as the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, is November 1. Why the Change? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regularly updates the Form I-9 to ensure that it reflects current requirements and remains a reliable tool for verifying the identity and employment eligibility of […]

Understanding Reference-Based Pricing: A Game-Changer in Healthcare

Understanding References Article

It is hard to believe that Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) has been around for 15 years. We’ve watched it evolve, and the product is mature. In this post, we’ll explore the concept of Reference-Based Pricing, what it is, and how it changes the way we approach healthcare costs. What is Reference-Based Pricing? Reference-Based Pricing gets its […]

NY Paid Family Leave Rate for 2024

IRS Announces Changes to Retirement Plans

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the Paid Family Leave (PFL) rate and maximum PFL employee contribution for the coming year. In 2024, New York DFS has decided to decrease the contribution rates and the maximum employee contributions for PFL. Year Maximum Contribution Rate Annualized Wage Cap […]

2024 New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits (NJ TDB) Updates

Payroll Services

The State of New Jersey announced the 2024 NJ TDB weekly benefit rate, Employer Taxable Wage Base and Worker Taxable Wage Base listed below: 2023 2024 Maximum TBD Weekly Benefit $1,025 $1,055 Employer Taxable Wage Base $41,100 $42,300 Employee Taxable Wage Base $156,800 $161,400 2023 and 2024 benefit and taxable wage bases for NJ TDB. […]

Overcoming the Impact of Obamacare Webinar

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Overcoming Obamacare Discover how the Affordable Care Act changed the benefits game and what you need to do to help your business recover in this webinar from the experts at Eli Advisors. Fill out the form below to receive a direct link to this valuable webinar.

Controlling Benefits Costs

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Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), medical insurance has seen a steep rise in cost and a decline in benefits. With the changes in the market, employers have struggled to offer the benefits needed to attract and retain top talent. Moreover, these impacts have disproportionately affected small and mid-sized employers. Read on […]

LEGAL UPDATE: DHS to End to I-9 Flexibility

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Last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification will end on July 31, 2023. These flexibilities allowed for the remote inspection of identification documents. In response to this announcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers must physically examine any documents inspected […]