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DOL Releases Advance Copies of 2016 Form 5500 and Form 5500-SF

Forms Outline New Administrative Penalties The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and other federal agencies have released advance informational copies of the 2016 Form 5500 and Form 5500–SF and related instructions. These advance copies are for informational purposes only and cannot be used to file an annual return/report. Background The Employee Retirement Income Security Act […]

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California Court of Appeal: Employers Not Required to List Accrued Paid Vacation Time in Wage Statements

Court Rules on Required Contents of Wage Statements In a recent opinion, a California Court of Appeal concluded that the California Labor Code does not require employers to include the monetary value of accrued paid vacation time in employee wage statements unless and until a payment is due at the termination of the employment relationship. […]

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California: Transportation Network Companies Must Conduct Certain Background Checks

Law Effective January 1, 2017 Under a new law in California, a transportation network company must conduct (or have a third party conduct) a local and national criminal background check for each participating driver that includes certain features. Background A “transportation network company” is an organization, including (but not limited to) a corporation, limited liability […]

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IRS: Employers Face New January 31 W-2 Filing Deadline

New Deadline to File Forms W-2 to the SSA The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding employers of a new January 31 filing deadline for Forms W-2. New Filing Deadline The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, enacted last December, includes a new requirement for employers. They are now required to file their copies […]

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IRS Announces Retirement Plan Limits for 2017

401(k) Contribution Limit Remains Unchanged at $18,000 The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2017. Highlights include: The elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans remains unchanged at $18,000. The catch-up contribution limit for those […]

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OSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs

Recommendations Do Not Create New Legal Obligations The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a set of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs to help employers establish a methodical approach to improving safety and health in their workplaces. Highlights of the recommendations are presented below. New Features The recommendations update prior […]

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Small Business Tax Credit Requirements Adjusted for Inflation

Inflation Adjustments Affect Employer Eligibility & Maximum Credit Amount The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced inflation adjustments for 2017 that affect the amount used for determining who is an eligible small employer for purposes of the small business health care tax credit and the maximum amount of the credit. Among other eligibility requirements, the […]

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Understanding the ACA’s 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation

Limits Also Placed on Cumulative Service Requirements, Orientation Periods The Affordable Care Act (ACA) limits waiting periods applied by group health plans to 90 days after an employee is otherwise eligible for coverage. The discussion below is intended to help employers understand this limitation—however, please keep in mind that compliance with the waiting period rules […]

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Register for Jack’s Angels All Souls Day Memorial Walk/Run!

Jack’s Angels Relay for Research  #CureDIPG VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFO AND ALL LINKS Jack’s Angels Foundation presents a series of virtual races benefiting DIPG research with Virtual Uberthons! ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL 5, 10, 20k First in a series of 6 Virtual Uberthons for Jack’s Angels Foundation Registration closes November 2, […]

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USCIS: Current Form I-9 Valid Until January 21, 2017

Revised Form Expected to Be Published By November 22, 2016 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that employers may continue using the current version of Form I-9 until January 21, 2017. After that date, all previous versions of Form I-9 will be invalid. USCIS is expected to publish a revised form by November […]

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