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Proposed Changes to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act Starting February 2025
In our webinar on December 19, 2024, we discussed Michigan's new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) with attorney David Porter from Kienbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest. Click here for access to that webinar and supporting resources, such as a sample notice you may...
ACA Filing Updates – Simplifying ACA Reporting Requirements for Employers
In December 2024, the Biden administration enacted two significant laws to simplify Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements for employers: 1. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA): On-Request Furnishing of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C: Employers and insurers are...
ACA Filing Deadlines and Updates for 6055/6056 Reporting
Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements under Sections 6055 and 6056 must adhere to specific filing deadlines to ensure compliance. Below is an overview of the latest deadlines, including any extensions granted by the IRS, along with...
Employee Benefits for Private Equity Firms
In the private equity (PE) landscape, achieving operational efficiency and long-term growth often depends on navigating the complexities of organizational change. A critical yet often underestimated aspect of this process is employee change management, particularly...
Employer Aggregation Rules under the ACA
Employer aggregation rules Companies with a common owner or that are otherwise related under certain rules of section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code are generally combined and treated as a single employer for determining ALE status. If the combined number of...
Affordability Safe Harbors under the ACA
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions requiring employers to offer affordable health insurance coverage to their employees to avoid potential penalties. To determine affordability, the ACA has established three safe harbor methods employers can use: Form...
Employee Net Promoter Scores
Check out our podcast on Employee Net Promoter Scores here: . Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) FAQ 1. What is an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)? eNPS is a metric used to gauge employee satisfaction and loyalty within a company. It mirrors the customer-focused...
Frequently Asked Questions About Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Introduction Health savings accounts (HSA) are a popular type of tax-advantaged savings account that can be used to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. Individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria to contribute to an HSA (or have contributions made on their...
Employers Must Use New Form I-9 Starting Nov. 1, 2023
Beginning Nov. 1, 2023, employers are required to use the newest version of Form I-9. This form, provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services, has been available since August, but the prior version was accepted through...
Reminder: PCORI fee due by July 31
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee helps fund research that evaluates and compares health outcomes, clinical effectiveness, risks and benefits of medical treatments and services. The fee, which is effective 2012-2019, is treated like an...