PayrollOrg

JANUARY 24, 2025

The IRS and the State of California are offering disaster relief to employers impacted by ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

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Employment 324

Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Gen Z and millennials are falling behind on their retirement savings because of misguided priorities.

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PayrollOrg

JANUARY 24, 2025

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it is ending the Payroll Savings Plan on January 31.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 24, 2025

The company's CEO made the announcement on Facebook, citing plans to build a new data center.

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Speaker: Lauran Star, PhD

We’re not sugarcoating it: retirement benefits in America are broken. As our workforce ages, too many employers cling to outdated benefit structures that drain budgets while leaving retirees confused, underserved, and anxious about healthcare costs. In this high-impact webinar, we will challenge everything you think you know about benefits for your aging and retired employees, especially the hidden potential of Group Medicare as a strategic advantage—not just a compliance checkbox.

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JGA Recruitment

JANUARY 24, 2025

Financial anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many workers, perpetually lurking in the back of their minds. When you take the time to understand what’s hindering your people, you’re not just being a good human, you’re building a foundation for success. The Hidden Cost of Financial Worry When employees struggle with financial stress, the impact ripples throughout the organisation.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 24, 2025

While your organization may have its cyber-security protocols buttoned up using best practices, there is a growing risk to businesses from tech vendors that are used to run their operations. According to the 2023 SecurityScorecard “ Global Third-Party Cybersecurity Breaches ” report, 98% of organizations have a relationship with a third party that has been breached and 29% of all breaches were attributed to an attack on a third party outside of the organization.

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JGA Recruitment

JANUARY 24, 2025

Financial anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many workers, perpetually lurking in the back of their minds. When you take the time to understand what’s hindering your people, you’re not just being a good human, you’re building a foundation for success. The Hidden Cost of Financial Worry When employees struggle with financial stress, the impact ripples throughout the organisation.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2025

Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, California healthcare service plans, health insurers, and certain other organizations must ensure that staff who have direct enrollee contact receive evidence-based cultural competency training focused on transgender-inclusive healthcare. This requirement arises from Senate Bill No. 923, a law passed by the California legislature in 2022.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

By Karl Ahlrichs Can you feel the rain? Do you hear the thunder? The storm is coming.Ed Robinson, CSP, CPA The storm is here, but Im confident you are ready. The talent shortage is the storm my friend Ed Robinson speaks of. This is not just a short-term issue, but one that will persist until at least 2030, which is precisely why I have devoted several articles to help HR professionals get ahead of the tempest.

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Faster, more flexible payment isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. Real-time payments and the FedNow® Service are transforming wage disbursement, offering instant deposits, stronger compliance, and a better employee experience. This guide outlines the opportunities, compliance risks, and operational best practices finance and payroll leaders should know.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 24, 2025

A Costco shareholders vote on the matter of DEI has taken a surprising turn, contrary to the general anti-DEI shift weve seen among businesses over the last few months. Costco was presented with an anti-DEI proposal from the think tank the National Center for Public Policy Research. The organization had formulated a proposal to dissuade the investment in DEI principles and initiatives currently maintained by the organization.

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Empuls

JANUARY 24, 2025

National Employee Appreciation Day is coming up in March, so it is an excellent opportunity for organizations to express gratitude towards their employees while fostering team spirit and camaraderie. Playing employee appreciation day games can significantly enhance this experience, making it memorable and fun.   For instance, scavenger hunts promote teamwork and allow employees to explore their environment creatively, with the added thrill of prizes like company swag or gift cards

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 24, 2025

How can employers control health care costs as medical expenses surge? According to PwC , medical costs in the group health plan market are expected to increase by 8 percent in 2025. Both employers and employees are feeling the impact, which is necessitating cost containment in health care. Why are health care costs increasing? Health care costs have been rising for a while.

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Workers' Compensation

JANUARY 24, 2025

The recent disruption of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s activities has raised concerns about the potential negative impacts on public health, particularly regarding the identification and treatment of infectious diseases and occupational exposures. Here's how this disruption could negatively impact employees, employers, and ultimately increase the cost of workers' compensation claims: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public domain, via Wikimed

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Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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