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"Crafting an Irresistible Job Offer: How to Create an Offer Letter They Can’t Refuse"
It’s hiring time! You’ve reviewed the applications, interviewed lots of fascinating people, and are ready to extend an offer. You’ve...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Seven Tips for Effective Meetings
Powered by: Mineral Are your meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and getting things done? Or are they a waste of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 8, 20243 min read
January 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
Our chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. This version shows changes...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 3, 20241 min read
Federal: IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2024
Beginning January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: 67 cents per...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Federal: IRS Updates Annual Benefit Maximums for Health Flexible Spending Accounts and More
Each year in the fall, the IRS announces new limits for several types of benefits that have maximums subject to annual indexing. You can...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Federal: Informational Copies of 2023 Form 5500 Series
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, the IRS, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation released...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success Without Formal Education: Proven Strategies
Guest Blogger: Andy Hughes - Vizzi Image via Freepik The world of business is replete with tales of self-made moguls who carved a niche...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Protect Summer Travel with Short-Term Plan Coverage
By the end of the month, back-to-school reminders and end-of-season sales will have us all thinking fall is almost here. Resist the urge...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 3, 20232 min read
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs)...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 30, 20232 min read
First Gag Clause Attestations Due December 31, 2023
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) prohibits employer-sponsored group health plans from entering into agreements that...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 24, 20234 min read
Six Ways to Encourage Employees to Set Work-Personal Life Boundaries
Powered by: MINERAL If you want to encourage better work and home boundaries for your employees but are wondering how to go about it, we...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 11, 20233 min read
Green Card and EAD Redesigned
Powered by: MINERAL On January 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs for Green Cards...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) - Medicaid Unwinding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for qualified individuals...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 9, 20230 min read
IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Image: Pixabay The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that its optional standard mileage rate will increase to 65.5 cents per...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Important Update on Medicaid Unwinding
Millions of consumers may soon be eligible for Marketplace coverage. If you or a loved one are impacted by the loss of eligibility,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Don't Forget; It's National Blood Donor Month
Winter is one of the most challenging times of the year to collect enough blood products and donations to meet patient needs. That's why...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 21, 20232 min read
What Employers Should Know About Trauma in the Workplace
powered by MINERAL When a distressing event occurs in or affects the workplace, leaders need to be ready and able to support their...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 17, 20225 min read
Federal: IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Increases and More for 2023
powered by MINERAL On October 21, 2022, the IRS announced the following changes for 2023: The contribution limit for employees who...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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