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Compliance Tracker Newsletter May 2025
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Compliance Reminders Employers should regularly review their compliance with federal, state and local employment laws. During 2025, this review may include: Preparing to file an annual report (Form 5500) for employee benefit plans unless a filing exemption applies. For calendar-year plans, the Form 5500 deadline (without extensions) is July 31, 2025;
Mind Matters: Supporting Employee Mental Health at Work
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Every year, millions of people experience mental health challenges with limited access to care. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 people globally are affected. Conditions like anxiety and depression significantly reduce productivity, costing the global economy around $1 trillion annually. Despite the rising demand for support, more than two-thirds of those who…
Compliance Bulletin: Employers Should Start Preparing for 2025 RxDC Reporting
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Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This reporting is referred to as the “prescription drug data collection” (or “RxDC report”). The next RxDC report is due by Sunday, June 1, 2025, covering data…
Disability Insurance Explained: Short-Term Disability
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Life sometimes throws you a curveball. You might sprain an ankle playing soccer, need surgery, or experience a difficult pregnancy. These situations can temporarily prevent you from working and earning an income. That’s where short-term disability insurance comes in. It acts as a financial safety net, providing income replacement while you recover and get back…
Voluntary Benefits: The Missing Piece of Your Compensation Puzzle
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The Rise of Voluntary Benefits As healthcare costs increase, so does the demand for voluntary benefits. These optional benefits allow employees to select and pay for additional perks to meet their individual needs, especially in today’s diverse workforce. They’re also a valuable supplement to health insurance, particularly as healthcare expenses rise and affordability becomes a…
The Big Differences Among Generations at Work
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The generations at work – Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers – continue to fascinate business leaders and especially those in HR, who are charged with talent management. Trying to understand each generation’s attitudes, habits, and history is important. While each person is unique, these shared generational experiences can help people better orchestrate teams and get the most out of…
Compliance Tracker Newsletter April 2025
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Posting Period Ends for OSHA Form 300A April 30, 2025 Employers may remove their OSHA Form 300A posting any time on or after April 30, 2025. This form, which summarizes workplace data from 2024, must be posted from Feb. 1, 2025, until April 30, 2025. Deadline for Filing Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return…
Benefits Buzz | March 2025
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ERISA Fiduciary Breach Claims Dismissed in Prescription Drug Lawsuit On Jan. 24, 2025, a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed two claims in a class-action lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), which alleged that the company breached its fiduciary duties under ERISA by mismanaging its prescription drug benefits plan and…
More Than Just a Pretty Smile: The Impact of Oral Health
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Did you know that your oral health can have a significant impact on your overall health? It’s true! Your mouth offers clues about your general well-being. Good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a bonus, maintaining good oral health can even REDUCE your healthcare costs! Your Mouth: A Window to Your Health…
Building a Financially Healthy Workforce
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Financial stress is a silent epidemic plaguing workplaces everywhere. It impacts employees at all levels, leading to decreased productivity, lower morale, and increased absenteeism. But there’s good news: employers hold the key to building a financially healthy workforce. Stress and Financial Well-Being Cultivating your employees’ financial well-being is a necessity in creating a productive and…