Extensis

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Quick look: Advancements in technology and constant changes in the workplace mean brokers must be on alert when it comes to emerging industry trends. Engaging a professional employer organization (PEO) was once its own rising trend, though it has become more of a need versus want in recent years.

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Extensis

APRIL 4, 2022

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) have been around for decades – but there has never been a better time than now for brokers to offer their services. HR platform adoption continues to rise, enabling the digital transformation of many departmental processes for virtually any business. Growing compliance concerns.

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Extensis

MARCH 29, 2023

The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated rules regarding employer-sponsored healthcare and 401(k) plans starting in 2023 and continuing over the next few years. Here’s a look at what employers can expect and how brokers can help to ease the transition. requires businesses to automatically enroll employees in 401(k) plans.

Planning Tools 98

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Extensis

JUNE 6, 2024

The minimum salary will get another increase on January 1, 2025; at this time, overtime pay will be available to most salaried employees earning less than $1,128/week, or $58,656 per year. The exemption rate will increase again to $151,164 on January 1, 2025.

Wage and Hour Training 104

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Extensis

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Quick look: It’s National Retirement Security Month, making it the perfect time for brokers to equip clients with the tools and resources needed to help their employees plan for a secure financial future. Part-time workers may qualify for employer retirement plans more quickly. workers is reaching retirement age.

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Extensis

APRIL 16, 2024

To help alleviate financial stress (and subsequently, improve work productivity and employee retention), it’s beneficial for brokers to explore solutions which support financial wellness goals. In 2023, 68% of medium-sized companies and 50% of small employers plan to increase their financial wellness investments.

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Extensis

MAY 17, 2023

Inevitably, health plan modifications are at the forefront of discussion, which presents an opportunity for brokers to meaningfully connect with their clients as they navigate these changes. As of now, compliance will continue to allow telehealth services on employer-based plans through 2025.

Planning Tools 98

Planning Tools Recruiting Software HR Software Compliance 98

Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

workers who are in earlier or middle stages of their careers, their ability to contribute to a retirement savings plan has been hindered by household debt and repayment of student loan debt. employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. SIMPLE plans that qualify will have deferral limits 10% higher than the regular limits.

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Extensis

JULY 13, 2023

Though the research reflects only a sampling of the most sought-after offerings, the data provides a benchmark for brokers to use when helping clients choose future benefit plans. Among the results are traditional benefits which remain top priority for employers with a few, newer ones to take note of as they grow in popularity.

Employee Benefits 90

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Prism HR

JUNE 24, 2024

Last month, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) held its annual PEO Capitol Summit in Washington, D.C. Key Takeaway: When using AI tools to make employment decisions, monitor for bias and, specifically, disparate impact on protected classes of candidates and employees.

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Extensis

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Act in late 2022, sweeping changes to 401(k) plans went into effect at the beginning of this year. was introduced to help people save more for retirement by improving retirement rules and lowering the employer cost of setting up retirement plans. With the passing of the SECURE 2.0 The next phase of changes for SECURE 2.0

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Extensis

JUNE 26, 2024

The 2024 BenefitsPRO Voluntary Benefits Survey shows a sunny forecast for the rest of the year and into 2025. According to the survey, this is being achieved in a few ways, such as working with carriers with products built on a technology platform and considering the level of service their chosen carrier provides.

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Extensis

APRIL 20, 2022

According to retail investing platform Betterment at Work, 86% of young workers say they would stay at least five years with a company if it helped with student loans. However, a mere 8% of employers offer this benefit. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), this benefit has been extended through December 2025.

Employee Benefits 98

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Extensis

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Keeping up with compliance is a necessary part of benefit planning. Here’s a look at key compliance updates for 2024, and how a professional employer organization (PEO) partner can help brokers and their clients confidently move forward.

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Extensis

JUNE 14, 2024

The minimum salary threshold will get another increase on January 1, 2025; at this time, employees earning less than $1,128/week, or $58,656 per year, will be eligible for overtime pay. The exemption rate will increase again to $151,164 on January 1, 2025. times their regular pay rate for every hour worked after 40 hours in a workweek.

Wage and Hour Training 52

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Extensis

JUNE 14, 2024

The minimum salary threshold will get another increase on January 1, 2025; at this time, employees earning less than $1,128/week, or $58,656 per year, will be eligible for overtime pay. The exemption rate will increase again to $151,164 on January 1, 2025. times their regular pay rate for every hour worked after 40 hours in a workweek.

Wage and Hour Training 52

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Extensis

MAY 11, 2023

Here, explore some top HR compliance issues facing employers today and how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help SMBs proactively remain compliant. Further, if unequal pay is discovered, organizations may not equalize it by reducing either sex’s wages. And on a federal level, the U.S.

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Extensis

OCTOBER 27, 2022

However, though it offers cost savings in several areas, brokers must consider how this legislation specifically applies to their clients as they determine optimal solutions to meet evolving workforce needs. Extends American Rescue Plan subsidies. Additionally, the IRA preserves ACA plan tax credits by extending them through 2025.

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Extensis

JANUARY 31, 2024

This gap lends an opportunity to small businesses to provide these perks and contribute to their employees’ financial security—a process that’s made easier by partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO). Most businesses haven’t offered these plans yet and may have questions about the best way to do so.

HR Planning 109

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Extensis

MARCH 11, 2024

From updated business meal expense deductions to changing Employee Retention Tax Credit legislation, here’s what small businesses need to know during tax season 2024 and how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help simplify it all. As such, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for taxes.

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Extensis

JULY 11, 2024

For best results, policies shouldn’t be a “set it and forget it” approach; they need to adapt as swiftly and unexpectedly as daily lesson plans. To adhere to this update’s deadlines, which are set between July 2024 and January 2025, schools are changing multiple employee guidelines and payroll processes. Need a starting point?

Sexual Harassment 59

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Tandem HR

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Below is a summary provided by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) that we strongly recommend you share with your employees. Our electronic onboarding process equates to a smooth and straightforward processing, recording and documenting system for W-4s. 0 / $0 10% 10% $0 / $0.

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Prism HR

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nobody would mistake payroll taxes for a budding romance … but the benefit of a comprehensive tax solution can be a lovely thing that can lead to a long-term relationship with your clients. With a new administration coming in, it’s clear that taxes will be a key focus in 2025. This will bring the number of U.S.

HR Software 59

HR Software Planning Tools Compliance Payroll 59

Extensis

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Quick look: In mid-November 2024, a federal court blocked the national overtime rule that raised salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions in July 2024 and was slated to increase them again on January 1, 2025. 4 key considerations for employers So, what does this significant change mean for business leaders?

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