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U.S. Consumer Inflation Outlook Fell Slightly, Fed Survey Shows
KSM Adds Valuation Firm ValueKnowledge in Illinois
How AI is Reshaping the Future of Finance
EY Acquires HR Tech Consulting Firm Jubilant
Social Security Chief Martin O’Malley Vows to Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks
Capping Social Security clawbacks at 10% for some beneficiaries is among the changes that the new SSA commissioner plans to propose.
84% of U.S. Employers Plan to Change Leave Programs in Next Two Years
Attraction and retention strategies are the top driver for making changes to paid leave, time off or disability programs, cited by almost three-quarters (73%) of employers that have made or plan to make changes to their leave programs.
IRS Provides Initial Guidance on Employee PLESAs
IRS Notice 2024-22 provides employers insight on the anti-abuse rules regarding pension-linked emergency savings accounts.
More Workers Get Access to Paid Sick Leave, But Lowest Wage Earners Are Left Out
Since 2010, 15 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws requiring employers to allow workers to earn paid sick time.
IRS Updates FSA Amounts for 2024
Starting next year, employees can contribute up to $3,200 tax-free to a flexible spending account through payroll deduction.
Does a Company’s 401(k) Match Entice You to Cash Out?
An academic study published last year suggests generous employer matches can make cashing out more tempting.
Do Remote Workers Need to Tell Bosses They Are on a Working Vacation?
A new vacation trend: The “hush trip,” in which employees don’t tell their bosses they’re actually working from vacation locales.
Employers to Target Healthcare and Mental Health Costs in 2024
Employers are increasingly taking action to manage costs and enhance affordability through health plan and vendor efficiencies.