Employee 401(k) contributions for 2018 will top off at $18,500—a $500 increase from 2017—while the “all sources” maximum contribution (employer and employee combined) rises to $55,000, up $1,000, the IRS announced. HR and payroll managers should plan to adjust their systems for the new year and to inform employees about the new limits in year-end open enrollment materials.
For 2018, 401(k) Contribution Limit for Employees Rises to $18,500
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CVS-Aetna Merger Could Change How Employers Buy Health Benefits
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Honest Belief of FMLA Abuse Is Enough to Fire Someone
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Abuse of intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act time off is frustratingly common, but employers need not tolerate it.
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What’s Next for Health Care Legislation?
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Is It Time to Rethink Fertility Benefits?
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Fertility benefits are getting more attention as members of the Millennial generation enter their prime childbearing years. There are...
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Can Employers Pay Tipped Workers Less Than Minimum Wage?
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to pay workers who customarily receive tips less than the standard...
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Wells Fargo’s 401(k) Rollover Practices Under Investigation
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As the Department of Labor probes Wells Fargo’s 401(k) rollover practices, plan sponsors should see that their service providers...
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7th Circuit Sanctions Business That Misclassified Workers
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The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sanctioned a construction business for filing a defective appeal of a lower...
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Puerto Rico Labor Department Updates Annual Bonus Regulations
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Employers in Puerto Rico must comply with updated regulations on the payment of the generally required annual bonus to...
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