Health Benefits

New Form I-9 Released for Use in September HIGHLIGHTS The updated Form I-9 replaces a version that was issued in 2016. Updates include revisions to the instructions and to the list of acceptable documents. The substantive requirements for completing the Form I-9 have not changed. IMPORTANT DATES July 17, 2017 Updated Form I-9 is published. September 18, 2017 Employers must transition to...

ACA COMPLIANCE BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS The IRS clarified that both the individual and employer mandates continue to apply. President Trump’s executive order does not change the law. Taxpayers are still required to follow the ACA, including paying any applicable penalties. Changes to ACA requirements must be made by Congress through the legislative process. IMPORTANT DATES April 14, 2017 The IRS...

DID YOU KNOW? A team leader (manager) and his or her knowledge, skills and talent can cause 70 percent of the variance between weak, good and great company cultures. Take time to evaluate your company’s culture. Remember, a positive and strong company culture vastly improves retention rates as employees who identify with and feel a sense of belonging to a company culture are happier and are...

DID YOU KNOW? Generally, wellness incentives are subject to the same federal tax rules as any other employee rewards or prizes. Cash and cash equivalents (for example, a $100 gift card for taking a health risk assessment) are always taxable. Another taxable example is an employer’s payment of gym or health club membership fees, unless the membership qualifies as medical care. AHCA Passes House...