The 2017-2018 healthcare battle has been a confusing time for employers— particularly when it comes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Although many people thought Congress would “repeal and replace” the ACA in 2017, it didn’t happen. Instead, employers have been left scrambling to understand what changes have been made to reshape existing ACA law, [...]
Summer is the perfect time to get up to speed on what the ACA means for US employers! Whether you’re brand new to the rules of the Affordable Care Act or just in need of a refresher, join us for an information-packed Affordable Care Act 201 educational webinar series in July and August. We’ll fill you [...]
When calculating full-time headcount to see whether a business is large enough to need to comply with the Affordable Care Act, a company has to start by looking at the service hours of every worker. But in the tally toward that all-important threshold for an Applicable Large Employer – 50 full-time employees, including equivalents – [...]
Anxious. Worried. Helpless. Hopeless. These are the words people frequently use to describe their financial situations. Even in the most upbeat company cultures, workers are still stressed out about their personal finances at home. More than 60% of them have less than $500 in savings, and live month-to-month without much financial cushion in the event [...]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Trump in December of 2017 eliminated the penalty associated with the “individual mandate” beginning in January of 2019. At about the same time, the IRS ramped up ACA enforcement of the “employer mandate”. The result was a mixed message in the ear of [...]
Your employees are an essential part of your business, which makes payroll a priority. Companies with strong technology are able to process payroll efficiently and accurately. Unfortunately, not all systems offer simple, effective support right out-of-the-box. Many businesses have unique processes and operations that require additional structure and support. What do you need to turn [...]
Retirement plans are a sought after benefit for many employees, especially when company matching is involved. Businesses that offer retirement options may gain valuable, skilled employees; however, they also gain a challenging workload. Managing employee contributions, matching and compliance with strict plan rules is time-consuming and risky when calculations are managed using manual means. Here [...]
Businesses with the right technology in place are able to process payroll on their own, with few problems or exceptions. However, it isn’t always that easy or straightforward. In some cases, payroll can be one of the largest expenses for a business. Complex payroll posting situations like pay rate changes and other exceptions are difficult [...]
Paid time off is a key benefit for employees, and businesses often choose to provide a variety of options. Offering vacation and sick time, personal time, volunteer or comp time is attractive to employees and could provide a valuable tool in attracting and retaining skilled staff. However, managing a variety of leave options can be [...]
Most payroll systems are pretty straightforward. However, your business isn’t. Complicated payroll needs and benefit programs don’t always fit nicely within the payroll software that you have in place. You don't have to be stuck with payroll system limitations, you have options. We offer a number of Microsoft Dynamics® GP Payroll add-on solutions that can [...]