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Ask the Experts: Gathering Race and Ethnicity Information for the EEO-1 Report | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 16, 2018

Question: What is the best way to get ethnicity and race information for each employee for the EEO-1 report? Answer: Self-identification is the preferred method for gathering the required information for the EEO-1 report. As an employer, you are required to ask employees to self-identify if they wish; however, employees are not required to self-identify. If … Continued

IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Updates Withholding Calculator | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 15, 2018

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Our February 1, 2018 blog post reported on the late February release of the Form W-4 and guidance on the income withholding rules that changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. On February 28, 2018, the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the new 2018 Form W-4 and an updated withholding calculator. Why a … Continued

Benefits Easy: Health Savings Accounts | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 9, 2018

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Taking control of health care expenses is on the top of most people’s to-do list for 2018. The average premium increase for 2018 is 18% for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. So, how do you save money on health care when the costs seems to keep increasing faster than wage increases? One way is through … Continued

Federal Employment Law Update – February 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 2, 2018

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IRS Releases Publication 15 and W-4 Withholding Guidance for 2018 On January 31, 2018, the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Publication 15 — Introductory Material, which includes the following: 2018 federal income tax withholding tables. Exempt Form W-4. New information on: Withholding allowance. Withholding on supplemental wages. Backup withholding. Moving expense reimbursement. Social Security … Continued

Benefits of an Annual Exam | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

February 23, 2018

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Have you ever heard the proverb “Knowledge is power?” It means that knowledge is more powerful than just physical strength and with knowledge people can produce powerful results. This applies to your annual medical physical as well! The #1 goal of your annual exam is to GAIN KNOWLEDGE. Annual exams offer you and your doctor … Continued

CMS Disclosure Requirement for Employer Health Plans | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

February 16, 2018

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Do you offer health coverage to your employees? Does your group health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs? If so, federal law requires you to complete an online disclosure form every year with information about your plan’s drug coverage. You have 60 days from the start of your health plan year to complete the form. For … Continued

2018 W-4 Forms Won’t Be Released Until Late February | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

February 14, 2018

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If you’ve been getting questions from your employees about completing new 2018 W-4 forms to take advantage of the tax reform rules, we’ve finally received some answers. You can continue to rely on the current W-4 forms for now until the new 2018 form is released in late February. The January 29th Internal Revenue Service … Continued

Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

February 9, 2018

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As the first month of 2018 wraps up, companies have already begun the arduous task of submitting budgets and finding ways to cut costs for the new year. One of the most effective ways to combat increasing health care costs for companies is to move to a Self-Funded insurance plan. By paying for claims out-of-pocket … Continued

Federal Employment Law Update – January 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 24, 2018

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WHD Revises Test for Unpaid Internships On January 5, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB No. 2018-2) establishing that the primary beneficiary test, rather than the six-point test, will determine whether interns at for-profit employers are employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act … Continued

So Who Is a Paid Intern Now? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 18, 2018

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On January 5, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) created new guidance for determining whether a worker could be classified as an unpaid intern under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA requires “for-profit” employers to pay employees for their work. Interns, however, may not be classified as … Continued

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Ask the Experts: Gathering Race and Ethnicity Information for the EEO-1 Report | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Updates Withholding Calculator | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Benefits Easy: Health Savings Accounts | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Federal Employment Law Update – February 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Benefits of an Annual Exam | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

CMS Disclosure Requirement for Employer Health Plans | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

2018 W-4 Forms Won’t Be Released Until Late February | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Federal Employment Law Update – January 2018 | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

So Who Is a Paid Intern Now? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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