Camilo Maldonado A new ruling by the IRS potentially paves the way for workers who make student loan payments to receive matching contributions into their 401K plan. Under a new private letter ruling released publicly on August 17, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service signals its willingness to possibly allow companies to make matching contributions to the retirement accounts […]
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LinkedIn Top Startups 2018
Published on September 6, 2018 by Daniel Roth Entrepreneurs start with an idea and a belief that their vision can have a massive impact. It doesn’t always work out that way. But when it does, the effect can be world-changing: A breakthrough startup can scramble industries, alter how we work and live, and shift talent […]
Top White Papers of August 2018
The Most Popular and Trending Papers of August 2018 by Andrew Perrins www.Savvyinvestor.net It is often said that ‘variety is the spice of life.’ With that in mind, we’d like to present August’s list of top papers; a list encompassing a smorgasbord of topics, including: high yield analysis, inflation-linked bonds, ESG, short selling, and […]
Third Party Payer Arrangements – Professional Employer Organizations
An introduction to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and the related employment tax responsibilities. IRC Section and Treas. Regulation IRC Section 3401(d)(1) – Employer Prop. Treas. Reg. 31.3504-2 – Designation of payor to perform acts of an employer IRC Section 3505 – Liability of Third Parties Paying or Providing for Wages IRC Section 3511 – […]
‘Skinny plan’ alternatives are disrupting employer health care
Association health plans aren’t the only option for small employers looking to offer health care benefits. By Dan Cook | August 14, 2018 at 10:37 AM Employer health clinics are one example of an innovative approach to health care that small business are using to recruit and retain employees. (Photo: Shutterstock) Association health plans either […]
Industry Providing Outsourced HR Services to Businesses Experiencing Rapid Growth
9/15/2017 Alexandria, Virginia (September 15, 2017)—Nine member companies of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) have been named to Inc. magazine’s 2017 list of the 5,000 fastest growing business in the U.S. The companies are professional employer organizations (PEOs) which provide outsourced HR services to small and mid-sized businesses. Inc. magazine’s September issue, in addition to […]
Connecting: Invest just 10 minutes with me
Alana Muller, Bizwomen columnist Not long ago, I visited with my buddy, Brett Daffron, Community Bank President of Commerce Bank where he oversees business banking for the North Region of Kansas City. As we waxed about the ins and outs of building professional networks, Brett shared with me a direct mail marketing campaign he and his […]
Importance of Staffing Mangagement
by Lisa McQuerrey; Updated June 27, 2018 Effective staff management simply means consistently having the right employees – and enough of them – in the right positions. Employees who are well-managed and well trained are better prepared to do their jobs and serve your customers, which can lead to better profits, happier clients and an […]
PEOS AND WORKPLACE VIOLENCE WALK-THROUGH
Mitigating Client Risks Kim Freeman, Esq. (Phone rings) PEO HR professional: “Hello, this is Peggy. How can I help you today?” Client: “This is Abe at ABC Co. There’s been a shooting here. We need your help.” That’s a call no client wants to make or PEO receive, but it is an undeniable reality that businesses face. […]
MANAGING LEAVES OF ABSENCE IN A CHANGING LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Kristin L. Bauer, Esq. and Ted N. Kazaglis, Esq. Navigating the complex laws related to ill and injured workers—primarily the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (and, with increasing frequency, state and local laws)—is an important area of risk management for employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]