If you are in business long enough, chances are that you’ll eventually be involved in at least one benefits-related legal dispute with an ex-employee.
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Benefits and HR managers are used to handling accommodation requests for an array of medical issues. But handling mental health issues are especially tricky — and filled with legal pitfalls.
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Compliance with HIPAA non-discrimination rules is a big challenge for wellness programs. The old rules were unclear about which incentives passed muster.
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Whenever a company switches benefit plan carriers, there’s always the potential for unexpected problems during the changeover.
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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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For many firms, employee referral programs are a win-win benefit. But be careful.
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Be careful what you write in employee handbooks. Seemingly innocent mistakes or careless wording can create major liabilities.
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Tax season is right around the corner. Which fringe benefits are considered taxable compensation and which are de minimus?
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In most cases, routine payments to employees under a health reimbursement account are not taxed by the IRS.
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As scary as they seem at first glance, complying with HIPAA’s privacy rules can be relatively painless.
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