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Many employers use background checks as a regular part of their hiring processes…
Read MoreIRS to Mail ‘Pay or Play” Letters
The IRS will soon be mailing ‘Pay or Play’ letters (IRS Letter 226J) to large employers…
Read MorePCORI Fee Released for 2018
The IRS recently released Notice 2017-61 indicating updated amounts used to calculate the PCORI fee…
Read MoreIRS Releases Final 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017
The IRS recently released finalized 2017 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C Forms …
Read MoreYour Retirement Plan’s Investment Fees Warrant a Closer Look
Employers that sponsor retirement plans have a lot to think about. Just one example: Your plan’s investment fees. Let’s go over some basics …
Read MoreIRS Releases Draft 1094 & 1095 Forms for 2017
The IRS recently released the draft 2017 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-B Forms …
Read MoreFlipping the Switch with an Employee Survey
Many employers operate in the dark. Not literally, of course; there is ample lighting in their workplaces. Rather, they labor along with little to no idea what their employees are really thinking or feeling about a variety of critical employment issues …
Read MoreCatch on to the Benefits of a Formal Onboarding Process
Years ago, “onboarding” a new employee meant a quick tour of the workplace, brief introductions to a few co-workers and a stack of forms to fill out. But, today, many employers are catching on to the benefits of a well-planned and fully featured onboarding program …
Read MoreHealth Care Reform Efforts Remain Uncertain
Congress continues to debate health care and the outlook for this effort remains uncertain …
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