The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to employees who need to recover from a serious illness, or who need to care for a family member’s serious illness. But there are specific FMLA rules for employers and...
Many small business owners want affordable ways to help their employees with medical expenses, but offering a full health plan is a complex task and can be expensive. A Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSE-HRA) might be a good solution. The...
2019 limits for retirement plans and other benefits have been announced by the IRS. The amounts employees can contribute to 401(k)s and IRAs will increase in 2019. In particular: The employee contribution limit for 401(k) plans will be $19,000, up from $18,500 in...
A new proposed rule would permit all employers to offer health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) to reimburse employees’ individual health insurance policy premiums if certain conditions are met. Currently, many employers are prohibited from offering such HRAs....
Employees are the most valuable asset to any business and are responsible for driving the day-to-day tasks that lead companies toward their goals. They create, innovate, and implement ideas that help companies grow. However, with that growth and success comes the...