Employee benefits Archives

Tricky Tax Angles to Fringe Benefits

December 27, 2022

Competition for top-notch workers can be fierce. Your business currently may be understaffed due to a number of factors —...

December 1, 2022

Equity-based compensation often is associated with startup companies. But businesses in a cash crunch also might consider such awards in...

October 24, 2022

Incorporate benefits adjustments into open enrollment platforms and materials Employees can put an extra $200 into their health care flexible...

September 3, 2022

When the pandemic first started, most companies asked their employees to work remotely—and Merit was no exception. "We used to...

August 16, 2022

Drug coverage and marketplace subsidies could put additional pressure on employer plans. The climate spending and tax legislation President Joe...

August 12, 2022

As annual open enrollment season approaches, many workers in the U.S. misunderstand basic facts about health insurance and remain unsure...

June 22, 2022

Are your company's supervisors current on the latest and most effective management strategies? Do IT staffers have the most advanced knowledge...

May 14, 2022

With business travel picking up again and summer fast approaching, many business owners may be mulling trips that combine work with...

April 25, 2022

Mishandling medical leave can be risky! How is managing leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) like baseball?...

April 4, 2022

You’d think hiring remote employees would be no different than hiring people who work on-site, but you would likely be...