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The start of a new year presents an excellent chance to enhance your retirement savings. A 401k plan is a retirement savings plan provided by an employer to its eligible workers. This plan allows for payroll deductions to be made either before taxes, following the traditional 401k plan format, or after taxes, as seen in …

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This year, it’s essential for employers to focus on refining their benefits packages to meet the unique challenges faced by their workforce. Many employers have already recognized the importance of enhancing their strategies for retention and engagement, and this remains a critical priority. Developing comprehensive and responsive benefits plans is key to addressing the evolving …

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As remote and hybrid work becomes more prevalent, companies with staff operating across various states must be well-versed in the payroll nexus regulations specific to each state or region where their employees or businesses function. In this piece, we’ll delve into the effects of payroll nexus regulations on your business’s tax and payroll records, while …

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a rule that clarifies how businesses of all sizes ought to classify workers. Whether a worker is treated as an employee or an independent contractor will have an outsized impact on the worker and also the business. Here’s what we all know up to now concerning the worker …

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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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Last year, the pandemic and its aftershocks rocked recruiters and acquisition teams. Lockdowns and caseload resurgence have prevented companies from functioning optimally.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act How does this law help my business? Expert Summary from the VantagePoint Team: While all the details are not out yet, we wanted to get this in your hands as soon as possible. Here is a summary of the programs

What is the impact on employee contributions, unemployment and employer obligation to pay? Insider Pro-Tips from the VantagePoint Team: Employee Contributions: Q:) If employee contributions are taken from pay to cover a portion of insurance premiums plans, how will this money be collected

The economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic it’s starting to show its consequences on the HR and benefits landscape, small-businesses being the ones affected the most these days. But the impact can be seen throughout the global economy, more and more businesses are joining together to come up with ways of sustaining the business environment. …

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Being an entrepreneur in today’s world is an act of courage, determination and strong leadership. Supporting those who choose to overcome the obstacles of building a new business from scratch is an inspirational journey, especially if we are talking about the financial part of a business, like payroll solutions, benefits administration or HR trends. When …

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