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Navigating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Pregnancy is a time of great joy and excitement, but it can also be a challenging time for many women. Pregnancy can bring with it a range of physical and…

Minimum Wage Changes: What’s Happening and What’s Coming

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 23 states. From a 23-cent increase in Michigan to an increase of $1.50 in Nebraska, people who earn minimum wage are celebrating…

Inherited IRA Rules Altered by the SECURE Act

If you find yourself in a position where you recently inherited an IRA, you might feel as though you’re at a crossroads filled with many planning tasks pertaining to estates,…

Making a List of Company Values for Employees

Core value statements anchor every aspect of a business. They’re a set of commonly held beliefs and commitments. And what you want is for your values to become the deeply…

Top Employee Benefits Trends

As an employer, it’s important to know what your competitors are planning in terms of benefits in the near future. You can use this information to make strategic recruitment and…

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Coaching Can Help Bring Out the Best

Because skilled talent is expensive to find, companies turn to coaching earlier to develop their employees’ potential. People are also changing roles more often and must be supported through those…

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Supreme Court Rules HCEs May Be Eligible for Overtime

You may think that the terms “highly compensated worker” and “overtime pay” don’t belong in the same sentence, but the Supreme Court disagrees. HCEs can receive overtime if they are…

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Know the Rules on Business Travel

Are you working on this year’s tax return or planning for the future? Either way, you should know the rules on business travel tax deductions. According to the IRS, whether…

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Payroll Tax Rates and Contribution Limits for 2023

Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2023. Social Security tax In 2023, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and employees, unchanged from 2022. The…