The tax act signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a federal tax credit for eligible employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees, beginning with leave taken in 2018. A lack of IRS guidance has left employers to rely on the tax bill’s language if they choose to move forward, with the expectation of claiming the credit when paying business taxes for 2018.
Taking Advantage of the New Paid-Leave Tax Credit
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Supreme Court: Union Retiree Health Benefits Weren’t Vested for Life
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Care Benefits, News, Retiree Health Care, SCOTUS, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Retiree health care benefits end when a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between a company and a union expires, unless...
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Substitution of Paid Leave Under the FMLA
J. Heins|Family and Medical Leave
How can accrued, paid leave be substituted for unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and...
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Viewpoint: Court Decisions Scale Back Additional Leave After FMLA Is Exhausted
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued two decisions that set a clearer path for employers to follow when...
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CEO Pay Ratio Disclosures Have Begun, Putting Morale at Risk
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
It’s now easier for publicly traded company employees to compare their CEOs pay with their own and to see...
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Video: Some Workers Would Take Drastic Steps for Immediate Pay Raise
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many U.S. workers are willing to take extreme measures if it means getting a 10 percent annual wage bump,...
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Wages Are Unequal Between White and Black Men Even When Other Factors Are Comparable
Janet L. Heins|Diversity and Inclusion, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
White men are paid more than black men, even when they share similar educational backgrounds and are from affluent...
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401(k) Plans: A Cybersecurity Afterthought
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Contracts and RFPs, Defined Contribution Plans, News, Technology--Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Cybersecurity for 401(k) plans is often an afterthought, even at companies that take great care to protect their businesses...
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Hustling to Hire Seasonal Workers in California? Know the Applicable Laws
Janet L. Heins|California, Compensation Compliance, Leadership and Navigation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Seasonal workers are in high demand as businesses prepare for the annual crush of customers. Here are some tips...
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