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Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Increase for 2013
Employers in thirteen (13) states will pay increased Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) retroactively for 2013, to repay state unemployment insurance loans due to the Federal Government. When state unemployment funds are depleted, as occurred in many states in recent...
2014 Health Care Reform Provisions
It’s vital to stay abreast of changing labor laws that may affect your organization. The beginning of the calendar year is a popular time for labor law changes that impact companies of all sizes. The most rapidly changing area of federal labor law at this time...
New Web-Based Unemployment Insurance Info System for NY Employers
A web-based system called SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System) will allow employer agents/claims administrators and employers to respond electronically, automatically, and securely to requests for unemployment insurance information. This system will be...
Oct 15th Still Tax Return Extension Deadline
Regardless of the federal government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not...
Understanding New Healthcare Responsibilities
Two federal government websites have been created to help business owners and individuals find answers to some of their questions. In an effort to "listen to the needs of the business community," the White House established a software wizard, which is part of its...
Impact of Affordable Care Act Provisions
The following charts provide a summary of provisions within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and their impact on the different funding types and lines of business. This is subject to change as additional guidance and information are received, and should only be used for...
Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms
With the recent changes to health care laws and insurance procedures, there are many terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar. The following glossary is intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your own insurance plan. Glossary...
ACA Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies FAQs
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued Exchange Notice requirements for employers. Please click below to download a list of very helpful FAQs regarding this notice. Download ACA Exchange Notice FAQs Download
