Not every employer is ready or capable of launching and administrating a 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan. If your organization is in this camp, its employees might appreciate a payroll deduction IRA. How it...

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The subject of business record retention comes up frequently with our clients. We’re often asked, “how do I know if I need to keep a document?” and “how long do I need to keep...

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the 2020 annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties for a wide range of benefits-related violations. Legislation enacted in 2015 requires annual adjustments to certain penalty amounts...

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When employees request time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers need to tread carefully. The FMLA can trip you up in various ways, including how to legally document and approve...

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In a reverse mentoring program, a younger and usually less experienced employee mentors an older one, who’s typically in management or even an executive or business owner. The general idea is for the older...

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Late last year, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Among its most notable rule changes are those pertaining to 401(k) plans. Here...

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Why are you still here? It’s a deceptively simple question, and one best asked gently and constructively of your employees. Many employers are doing so by conducting “stay interviews” — one-on-one conversations between employees...

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