Tag: Employee benefits
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 —...
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Company issuing stock as part of a bonus?
December 1, 2022
Equity-based compensation often is associated with startup companies. But businesses in a cash crunch also might consider such awards in...
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2023 Health FSA Contribution Cap Rises to $3,050
October 24, 2022
Incorporate benefits adjustments into open enrollment platforms and materials Employees can put an extra $200 into their health care flexible...
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The Benefits of Hosting an Employee Retreat
September 3, 2022
When the pandemic first started, most companies asked their employees to work remotely—and Merit was no exception. "We used to...
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Inflation Reduction Act’s Health Care Provisions Could Affect Employers
August 16, 2022
Drug coverage and marketplace subsidies could put additional pressure on employer plans. The climate spending and tax legislation President Joe...
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Health Insurance ‘Knowledge Gap’ Is Wide as Open Enrollment Approaches
August 12, 2022
As annual open enrollment season approaches, many workers in the U.S. misunderstand basic facts about health insurance and remain unsure...
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Education Benefits Can Help You Recruit and Retain Smart Employees
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...
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Work or Pleasure: The Tax Rules for Hybrid Travel
May 14, 2022
With business travel picking up again and summer fast approaching, many business owners may be mulling trips that combine work with...
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Viewpoint: Common FMLA Missteps—Don’t Be ‘That Guy’
April 25, 2022
Mishandling medical leave can be risky! How is managing leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) like baseball?...
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7 remote employee hiring mistakes – and how to avoid them
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...
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