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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

Currently only companies with five or more employees who do not offer a retirement plan are required to enroll their workers in CalSavers. Employers that don’t provide a retirement plan for their workers, and who fail to register, can face a penalty of $250 per employee, as well as additional penalties for sustained noncompliance.

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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

Department of Labor explains that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) covers two main types of retirement plans: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. Defined benefit plans promise a specified monthly benefit at retirement.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses. What are benefits that are voluntary?