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Mar 02 2023
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Join Ralph in Supporting the Spin for Special OPS Charity Bike Ride

By Community
I am looking forward to riding my bike in the second annual Spin for Special OPS (SFSO) charity bike ride on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The event will be hosted by Operation One Voice (O1V), a volunteer-based organization that provides support to wounded or fallen Special Operations Forces Soldiers and their families. Over 97% of each dollar raised goes directly to help these military veterans. If you would like to learn more about the event…
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Feb 22 2023
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What You Need to Know about IRS Forms 1095-A, 1095-B and 1095-C

By IRS, Legal
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the IRS requires all employers and qualified health plan providers to report information about their offers of health coverage and health coverage enrollment using tax Forms 1095. What is the Difference Between Forms 1095-A, 1095-B Form 1095-C? Form 1095-A The 1095-A form (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement) is for people who have health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, often called an exchange. These are individuals who do not have…
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Feb 15 2023
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How Ending Non-Compete Agreements Would Impact Employers

By Legal, Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements are typically signed at the beginning of a business relationship, such as when a new employee is hired. If the employee leaves the job, the agreement usually stipulates a time period that he or she may not engage in business activities that would compete with the employer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their workers. Why is the FTC Proposing…
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Feb 08 2023
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Tip Pooling Eligibility: Who Can Participate?

By Legal, Tips
Tips and gratuities can make up a significant portion of many workers’ earnings. In addition to restaurant workers, employees in other settings such as beauty salons, car washes and valet services routinely receive tips from customers. So, what happens to the cash tip that you handed to the person who washed your car? The business may require the employee to place the tip in a “tip pool.” What is Tip Pooling? Tip pooling is the…
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Jan 20 2023
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Terminating Employees In a Conscientious Way

By HR, Layoffs, Legal
With recent changes in the economy, some employers may find themselves forced to reduce costs through employee layoffs. However, it’s important to know how to handle a reduction in force correctly. A failure to follow proper protocol when terminating employees or conducting layoffs could soil your business’s reputation and expose you to the risk of lawsuits or workplace safety issues caused by disgruntled employees. A cautionary tale In late November, a Mississippi-based furniture company laid…
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Jan 11 2023
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Restaurant Robots May Replace Employees

By Automation, Recruiting
Can a robot make your french fries just as easily as a person? Modern technology is making it possible for automation to replace human workers in food service positions such as hostess, cook and food delivery jobs. It’s no secret that restaurants, like many businesses, have found themselves short-staffed during this post-pandemic climate in which it’s been difficult to hire and retain workers. Employing a ‘restaurant robot’ may be one approach to filling what are…
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Jan 02 2023
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Recordkeeping Reminders for FLSA

By Legal, Payroll
It’s a good idea to periodically revisit recordkeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Every employer covered by the FLSA must keep certain payroll records for each covered, nonexempt worker for at least three years. It’s in an employers’ best interests to keep as much detailed information as possible to demonstrate compliance with the FLSA’s provisions regarding minimum wage, overtime, equal pay and child labor. What kind of information do I need to…
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Nov 29 2022
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IRS Raises 401K Contribution Limits by Nearly 10% for 2023

By Benefits, Legal
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a record increase in contribution limits for 401(k) and other tax-deferred retirement plans for 2023. Starting next year, retirement plan participants are allowed to contribute up to $22,500 to qualified plans such as 401(k)s, 403(b)s, most 457 plans or the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees. The increase amounts to $2,000 more (roughly 10%) than the current $20,500 federal contribution limit for 2022. Contribution limits are indexed to…
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Nov 23 2022
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Inflation and cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are driving payroll changes coming for 2023

By Legal, Payroll
Changes include: Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs)/Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Next year, employees can put an extra $200 into their FSAs/HSAs, with the annual contribution limit rising to $3,050 (up from $2,850 in 2022). Employers should make sure that their plan documents, summary plan descriptions and election forms disclose this change to employees. QSEHRAs Allowances for qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs) increased to $5,850 for individual coverage (an increase of $400) and $11,800 for…
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Nov 17 2022
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Should You Have an Employee Benefit Clawback Provision?

By HR
Does your business offer prospective employees enticements like signing bonuses or moving expense reimbursement to enhance your recruiting efforts and attract talent during this competitive labor market? If so, you may want to consider protecting yourself with what’s known as a ‘clawback’ provision if things don’t go as planned with a new employee. Adding this provision to your onboarding documents gives you legal recourse to recapture money that the employee shouldn’t be able to keep…
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