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Ask the Experts: Do I need to submit an EEO-1 report for each employee location? | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

March 1, 2018

Question: We are a staffing firm with employees in multiple locations. Do we need to submit an EEO-1 report for each location? Answer: It depends. A company with only one physical address (single-establishment) is only required to submit one EEO-1 data report. Companies with more than one physical address (multi-establishments) are required to submit a … 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

New Tax Breaks for Health Plans | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 26, 2018

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Last week’s drama that shut down the federal government, then un-shut it three days later, was settled when agreement was reached on a Continuing Resolution. Included in the resolution are three tax breaks of particular interest to employers that offer group health coverage to their workers. Cadillac Tax: Delayed until 2022 The Affordable Care Act … 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

Nothing Is Certain, But Death and LESS Taxes… | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 16, 2018

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On January 11, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service released its income tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the December 2017 tax reform legislation. The updated withholding information provides the new rates for employers to use during 2018. Employers are encouraged to use these tables as soon as possible but must use them by … Continued

Oral Health = Overall Health | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 10, 2018

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Have you heard the saying “the eyes are the window to your soul”? Well, did you know that your mouth is the window into what is going on with the rest of your body? Poor dental health contributes to major systemic health problems. Conversely, good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a … Continued

New Year, New Penalties | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

January 5, 2018

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Department of Labor Publishes Updated Penalties for OSHA Violations On January 2, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published updated, inflation-adjusted penalties for violations of various laws regulated by the DOL and its internal components or divisions, including the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The DOL is required to adjust the level of … Continued

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Ask the Experts: Do I need to submit an EEO-1 report for each employee location? | 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

New Tax Breaks for Health Plans | 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

Nothing Is Certain, But Death and LESS Taxes… | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Oral Health = Overall Health | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

New Year, New Penalties | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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