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Friday, July 13, 2018

Answering Your Employee’s Questions About Enrolling in Medicare

Working past age 65 is no longer uncommon. According to the U.S. Jobs report, almost 19 percent of people 65 or older worked at least part-time in the second quarter of 2017. With that in mind, it pays to be aware of current guidelines for employees who want to keep their group health care benefit plan as opposed to using Medicare. READ MORE >>

Friday, April 22, 2016

Back to the Basics: Getting the Most from Your Candidate Screening Process

Thursday, April 28 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Dealey Renton & Associates invites our Employee Benefits clients to a ThinkHR webinar: Join the ThinkHR team for this fast-paced one-hour webinar where we will cover the best practice tools we use at ThinkHR to make smart hiring decisions. READ MORE >>

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Compliance Update - Federal Spending Bill Suspends some Affordable Care Taxes

The Cadillac Tax The 40% high-cost health plan excise tax, often called the Cadillac Tax, will not kick in for 2018. With a two-year extension to provide for research and planning, the excise tax is due to begin for benefits provided in 2020. Appropriate adjustments to the dollar amount of coverage subject to the tax will reflect this two-year delay. READ MORE >>

Friday, September 18, 2015

Updates to the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO)

New as of January 1, 2016: Health Care Expenditure Rates just Released under the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance The San Francisco Health Security Ordinance (HCSO) provides individuals, who work in San Francisco and qualify as an employee entitled to minimum wage, with access to affordable health care through a Health Access Program. READ MORE >>

Monday, June 22, 2015

Study Proves the Value of Dental Benefits

A study published earlier this year shows that dentalbenefits decrease the incidence of emergency room visits. Without dental benefits, more adults end up in the emergency room, found a study published in the May 2015 issue of the journal Health Affairs. READ MORE >>

Friday, June 19, 2015

June is the last month to review your Paid Sick Leave Policy to make sure it meets the July 1, 2015

An employee who works in California for 30 or more days a year is entitled to paid sick leave. This applies to every employer, no matter what the size of the firm or the number of employees. Some of the requirements are: READ MORE >>

Thursday, May 21, 2015

5 Employee Benefits that are Free to Offer

As a business owner, you’ve probably read a lot of information about how offering competitive employee benefits promotes higher morale and a loyal staff. However, some small businesses also have a small budget. If you can’t afford to offer benefits that are comparable to larger companies, it’s not a deal breaker. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Employee Benefits: The Pros and Cons

You have a successful business, but you’re looking to fill a position that requires someone with specialized skills. So, you advertise and start reviewing resumes. After narrowing it down to five candidates, you start the interviews. Through the interview process, it becomes clear that there is one person you want to hire. READ MORE >>

Thursday, May 29, 2014

5 Benefits That Your Employees Desire

Plainly stated, workers are attracted to businesses that offer a competitive benefits package and they will often turn down jobs if a better option is available. Therefore, dedicating some of your resources toward the development of an employee benefits package helps you hire a strong workforce. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Good Benefits = Good Mental Health + Good Business

April 2 is National Employee Benefits Day, a good time to recognize the value of quality employee benefits. This year, the International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans is encouraging plan sponsors to use the annual event to focus on the coming retirement crisis and to “motivate participants to actively engage in their financial wellness. READ MORE >>

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