What is a 1099 employee?
Are you hiring for a short-term project or struggling to fill a permanent role? You may consider hiring an independent contractor. Recently, more workers have b …
Remote employee reimbursement rules by state
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to go remote in 2020, many had no formal remote work policies in place. Employees suddenly had to rely on personal …
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Attracting and retaining employees. Without skilled workers, your organization can't compete. Employers must improve employee engagement and enhance their compa …
What is group health insurance?
For decades, traditional group health insurance has been the go-to employee benefit. According to KFF1, 60.4% of people had employer-sponsored health insurance …
What is COBRA?
When an active employee who participates in your health plan leaves your company, their health benefits don’t necessarily end. Federal or state laws may require …
2025 federal poverty guidelines
The federal government releases an updated federal poverty guidelines chart every January. Knowing if your household income falls below the federal poverty leve …
What is a deductible?
Have you seen the term “deductible” when shopping for a health insurance policy but aren’t sure what it means? Understanding your health insurance deductible is …
What is Form 1095?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created new reporting requirements for health insurance. One responsibility for employers and insurers is completing Form 1095, wh …
What is IRS Form 944?
If you're a small business owner, you may have received a notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating that you must file Form 9441. This is sta …
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