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New York Paid Family Leave Effective January 1, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, all employees working in New York will be covered by the state’s temporary disability insurance law which provides eligible employees with paid, job protected leave of absence
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Harassment Allegations in the Workplace – Is Your Company Protected?
Given the recent wave of sexual harassment allegations, it is more important now than ever for employers to examine their own policies and practices. As an employer, you have a legal obligation to ensure that your workplace is free from harassment and discrimination. In order to avoid liability you must be able to prove that End excerpt
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Potential ACA Impacts of the Tax Reform Bill
On 12/2/17 the Senate passed an amended version of the House Tax Reform Bill. The Senate bill includes a permanent repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate, beginning in 2019.
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2018 Minimum Wage Increases: Impacted States and Details
Beginning on 12/31/17, minimum wage increases will affect many states across the country. Should you need assistance preparing documentation or details for your employees, please contact a FosterThomas HR representative
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Important Healthcare Announcement: Executive Order on Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The 10/12/17 EO provides guidance and makes one immediate change to Cost-Sharing Reduction (CSR) Payments following the 10/6/17 Interim Final Rule on contraceptive coverage.
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New Law in NYC: Employers Can’t Ask Salary History of Job Applicants
Details on Executive Order 21, also know as #EqualPayNYC Effective 10/31/17, employers in NYC are prohibited from asking job candidates about their salary history during the hiring process. Candidates may still offer their salary history if they wish, as long as they were not prompted to do so. This is an amendment to the NYC Human Rights End excerpt
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IRS Sets HDHPs & HSA Limits for 2018
IRS Sets HDHPs & HSA Limits for 2018. Many are increasing.
