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Mark DeRosa is the President of VantagePoint Benefit Administrators and contributor to the Blog section. He is excited to provide knowledge and a unique point of view for current events, latest trends and various other topics that apply to payroll, HR and Benefits.


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common compliance questionsCommon Compliance Questions

Employment laws and regulations are constantly changing, which means the struggle to stay compliant is never-ending. While many prospects can see the challenges of staying abreast of compliance regulations; the struggle is larger for employers. With a multitude of laws, rules, and regulations to comply with and employees that must be managed, staying on top …

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compliance requirements for a remote workforceCompliance Requirements for a Remote Workforce

Remote work is the norm now, and it appears poised to remain the case for the foreseeable future. Still, employers continue to have a hard time adapting their workplace policies and solutions to the new reality. Find out all you need to know about remote work compliance, recruitment compliance, and employer responsibilities for remote workers. …

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HR trends in 2022HR Trends in 2022. Changes in The Human Resources Landscape

2021 was a year of deep upheaval across the HR, employment, and business landscapes. Propelled by such factors as the great resignation (which remains in full swing at 3.7%) and uncertainty over companies’ execution of the vaccine mandate, companies and employers nationwide have had to rethink a few HR policies. Presently, companies are relaxing their …

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employee benefits trends for 2022Employee Benefits Trends for 2022

The Great Resignation of 2021 has left employers with the need to fill 10 million job openings and introduce new benefits for flexible employee schedules. Healthcare, accounting, and technology firms are reviewing their benefits strategy to attract and keep employees in a pandemic that has made many workers reimagine their careers. Flexible work hours, paid …

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COVID19 Vaccinations and Returning EmployeesCOVID-19 Vaccinations and Returning Employees. Rules for Employers to Follow

Is an Employer Still Required to Provide Paid Sick Leave Due to a COVID-19 Diagnosis?

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impact to benefits from ARPAImmediate Impact to Benefit Programs from The American Rescue Plan Act

Dependent Care Limit Increases and Full COBRA Subsidies The relief bill (ARPA) signed by President Biden on March 11th temporarily increases the maximum contribution amount for Dependent Care Assistance Plans (DCAP) and provides full COBRA subsidies under certain circumstances.

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employee leaveEmployee Leave – When Is It Required

We continue to receive many questions related to leave requirements for NY-based employers, so we’ve summed up the latest news below regarding all types of employee leave for 2021.

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return to school paid leaveBack to School 2020 & Paid Leave

New rules require and modify Federally-Mandated paid leave for employees with children How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) applies to the new 2020-2021 School Year When are employees eligible for paid leave? When are they not?

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New Pre-Tax Reimbursement Rules Require Employer AttentionNew Pre-Tax Reimbursement Rules Require Employer Attention

Should Employers Implement the New Pre-Tax Reimbursement Rules? In response to COVID-19, significant pre-tax reimbursement rule changes have been implemented in the benefits landscape.  How should employers respond?

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payroll tax withholdingPayroll Taxes – A Guide for Employers & Employees

Payroll taxes can be confusing for business owners. There are different taxes and rates depending on your work location and type of business. Luckily, there are companies like Vantage Point that can help you sort out the complexities of payroll taxes to make your payroll processing easy and simple.

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