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Total compensation statements gone bad


June 2, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cafeteria plans, Cobra, Compensation, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

They’re a proven way to show employees the firm invests more in them than they may think. But be careful.

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Health expenses: Even high-paid employees worry


April 16, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Who worries more about health costs: lower-paid or higher paid employees?

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Clearing up health account confusion


April 7, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Cafeteria plans, Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

In most cases, payments to employees under a health reimbursement account  are not taxed by the IRS. Most cases – but not all.

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Creative incentives vs. IRS rules


April 2, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Latest News & Views

The IRS often puts a damper on ingenious incentive ideas that Benefits creates.  But not this time.

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One hundred reasons to be cautious


March 31, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

A lot of companies are switching to electronic hour-tracking systems instead of using old-fashioned time cards.

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This should never be in an employee handbook


March 13, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Be careful what you write in employee handbooks. Seemingly innocent mistakes or careless wording can create major liabilities.

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Money’s the matter


March 10, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Do you know the fastest-growing reason for EAP use since 2003?

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On the fringe: Which benefits are taxable?


March 4, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, Special Report

counting-bills

Tax season is right around the corner.  Which fringe benefits are considered taxable compensation and which are de minimus?

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Giving temps a second look


February 26, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

What is your key strategy for controlling compensation costs in a down economy?

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What new Fair Pay Act means to you


January 29, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compensation, Compliance, Latest News & Views

President Obama is set to sign the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law today. Not everyone is celebrating.

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