The Cadillac Tax is an annual tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health plans and is scheduled to take effect in 2018. The Cost: The tax is equal to 40% of the cost of the plan that exceeds a predetermined “threshold amount.” Currently, the threshold amounts are set at $10,200 for single ...
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #2
New 401(k) Plan Participants More Likely to Invest in Target-Date Funds Onsite Medical Clinics Can Boost Worker Productivity CEOs Report Seeking Sustainable Business Growth…
Read MoreFMLA Rights Extended to Same-Sex Couples
The Department of Labor recently updated the definition of “spouse” under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include same-sex spouses. This will allow employees in legal same-sex marriages to take FMLA leave to care for a spouse with a serious health condition, regardless of whether the state they reside ...
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 58, #1
Employers Express Concerns About Retirement Readiness of Workers Employers Take Steps to Rein In Health Care Costs Employees Are Using Technology to Remain Connected to Work…
Read MoreThe ACA & 2014 Taxes
Most Americans were required to have health insurance as of January 1, 2014. Due to this requirement, many employers are receiving questions from their employees regarding what they will need to complete their 2014 tax return.…
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Newsletter Vol. 57, #12
Retirement Plan Participation Rebounded in 2013 Executives Anticipate Business and Salary Growth in 2015 Companies with Effective HR Strategies Outperform Peers…
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