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What’s new with retirement legislation

Business Management Daily

Only 11% of private-sector workers participate in a traditional defined-benefit pension plan, according to new data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Almost all American workers now depend on defined-contribution plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s to fund their retirements. Here are a few highlights.

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What is the SECURE Act?

Abel HR

It was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and has taken effect on January 1, 2020. The act is now the most extensive reform to impact the economy since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. It allows long-term, part-time workers to take part in 401(k) plans. A Few Key Takeaways.

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AbelHR: What is the SECURE Act?

Abel HR

It was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and has taken effect on January 1, 2020. The act is now the most extensive reform to impact the economy since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. It allows long-term, part-time workers to take part in 401(k) plans. A Few Key Takeaways.

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How will you cover health care expenses in retirement?

Benefit Resource Inc.

“[Under] 40 percent of nonretired adults think they are on track in saving for their golden years and 25 percent have no retirement savings or pension at all.” The money comes out of your paycheck before taxes, similar to a 401(k) and health insurance. An HSA is typically funded through payroll deductions.

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Workers’ Compensation: What’s payroll got to do with it?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The March 2019 release [USDL-19-1002] provides the following synopsis: Employer costs for employee compensation for civilian workers averaged $36.77 per hour worked in March 2019, the U.S. Maryland has a corporate officer minimum at $57,200 and a maximum value set at $228,200 with partners as a flat rate of $56,900 [as at Jan 2019].

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Are wages or salary fully covered by workers’ compensation insurance?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The formula for calculating net or spendable earnings may vary but is generally considered as Gross earnings less income taxes (state/federal/provincial) and other mandatory deductions. For single, high wage earners with few deductions, two-thirds of gross may marginally exceed 90% of net earnings.

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What are Total Rewards: Here’s A Holistic View

Empuls

Fixed pay – This is the accrued salary mentioned in the payslip or the fixed amount an employee gets at the end of the month minus the deductions (taxable). Supplementary Pay – Usually left to the company’s discretion, supplementary pay includes stock options, 401 (k) plans, bonuses, tips, etc.

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