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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

HR Digest

It is essential for HR professionals to understand the various laws that safeguard protected classes of individuals, including the following: Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This law protects individuals aged 40 and above from age-based employment discrimination.

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Fringe Benefits: What Are They and How Are They Helpful

HR Digest

These are some fringe benefits you generally must provide to your employees: Fringe benefits required by law The essential fringe benefits are intended to provide employees with medical care, help them in the event of job loss, and provide them with retirement income to sustain them during retirement.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Retirement plans Employees want to be able to save for retirement and plan for their futures.

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Twelve Tax Planning Topics for 2022

Money Talk

With income tax calculations still fresh in our heads, this is a great time to do some tax planning for 2022. Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018. President, most people can’t itemize without a plan.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Meeting Legal And Ethical Obligations: Certain benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, may be required by law in many jurisdictions. The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc.

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6 steps to designing a great employee benefits program

Achievers

Traditional offerings like health insurance and retirement plans are likely the first things that come to mind. These mandated benefits may include leave time for caring for family or personal medical purposes, worker’s compensation, as well as health, disability, and unemployment insurance.

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. These incentives span a wide array, from health benefits and retirement plans to flexible work arrangements, financial bonuses, and professional development opportunities. These benefits provide employees with access to essential medical services.