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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The Fight for $15: A Maryland County Raises the Bar
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Montgomery County, Md., has approved a bill that will increase the countywide minimum wage from $11.50 to $15.00.
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New Instant Pay Mobile Apps Remake Payday
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A growing number of companies are using instant pay apps, which allow workers to draw from their earnings daily...
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Lawmakers Work to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
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Though federal law permits employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the $7.25 minimum wage, there have been...
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Ask an Expert: Are We Required to Let an Employee on Short-Term Disability Work from Home?
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Start by reviewing any medical documentation to confirm that the employee has been released to return to work and...
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SEC’s Investment Advice Proposal Upends Fiduciary Debate
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As the future of the Obama administration’s fiduciary advice rule remains in doubt, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
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Paying Transnational Telecommuters Can Trip Employers Up
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Paying workers in countries where the employer has no registered presence can be tricky. Many organizations fail to realize...
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The FLSA After 80 Years: How Has It Changed and What Lies Ahead?
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted 80 years ago to improve working conditions in the United States....
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Two-Year Delay for 'Cadillac Tax' Included in Stopgap Funding Bill
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A delay on the 40-percent excise tax on high-value health plans is part of the stopgap funding bill now...
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