13 Sep Form 5500 changes could increase obligations for plan sponsors

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With proposed changes to Form 5500, small business may need to be prepared to stay in compliance as exemption statuses may change. See the article by Joseph K. Urwitz, Srarh Engle and Megan Mard from Employee Benefit Adviser. Historically, Form 5500 has served primarily as an information...

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12 Sep HIPAA Phase 1 Audits

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Great article from our partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) by Danielle Capilla The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established national standards to secure and protect the privacy of health information. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) requires the Department...

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02 Sep Flow Chart of Key Wellness Program Regulations

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A wellness program is any formal or informal program that educates employees about health-related issues, promotes following healthy lifestyles, or encourages employees to make healthier choices. Wellness programs vary greatly and are not always called wellness programs. Some are purely educational and have no financial...

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12 Aug Ninth Circuit Holds that Cash Payments Made in Lieu of Health Benefits Must Be Included in Regular Rate for Overtime Purposes Under FLSA

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A ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court may impact your cash benefit offerings. See the article below for more insight. Original Post from ThinkHR.com on July 7, 2016 On June 2, 2016, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Flores v. City of San Gabriel, held that...

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11 Aug Compliance Recap: July 2016

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During the month of July numerous new regulations were issued or proposed by federal agencies, and existing forms and processes were updated. In particular, penalties for various ERISA violations were increased, a major overhaul to Form 5500 filings was proposed, and draft 1095-C and 1094-C...

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08 Aug Feds reveal how to handle tax treatment of wellness rewards

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Did you get the Wellness Program notice from the IRS? Jared Bilski outlines how the new memorandum may impact your wellness benefits in the article below. Original Post from HRMorning.com on June 10, 2016 Most HR pros are focused on ensuring their wellness rewards meet the strict...

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05 Aug ALE Employers Ask: Should Benefits Be Offered to Variable Hour Employees?

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Original Post from UBABenefits.com on July 12, 2016. UBA’s compliance team leverages the collective expertise of its independent partner firms to advise 36,000 employers and their 5 million employees. Lately, a common question from employers is: How does an ALE determine whether or not a newly...

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04 Aug ACA Puts Employers Between A Rock And A Hard Place

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A great article by Greta Engle on the upcoming challenges with the ACA. Original Post from SHRM.org on July 8, 2016 The value of employer-sponsored health care recently has come under scrutiny from lawmakers as they look for solutions to reduce the federal deficit and alternatives to...

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02 Aug Compliance Advisor: Salary Considerations under the New DOL Standards

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On December 1, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) will implement changes raising the minimum compensation for exempt employees to $47,476 annually. While salary is just half of a two-part equation that includes a duties test of essential job functions, scrutiny is under way to...

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28 Jul Affordability Safe Harbors May Not Be As Safe with New Overtime Exemption Rules

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Carol Taylor with UBA partner firm D&S Agency, provides another factor to consider regarding the new Overtime Exemption Ruling. Original Post from UBABenefits.com on July 5, 2016. The new Department of Labor (DOL) overtime exemption rules increase the salary threshold from $23,660 a year to $47,476 annually,...

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