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Many employers that sponsor 401(k) retirement plans make mistakes in the way they report elective deferrals on Form W-2, the federal tax agency’s Wage and Tax Statement sent to employees. IRS on Feb. 13 said on its website that its Employee Plans Compliance Unit sampled filings from employers that provided Forms W-2 and found 75 […]
In fact, the delays have already started, says Simon, senior legal editor at BLR. The health insurance exchange notice distribution requirement has been delayed. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that the March 1, 2013, deadline for employers to distribute notices about the availability of health insurance exchanges has been delayed until […]
Oswald’s original column concluded: “Don’t spend your time thinking about how unfair life is because some people seem to be benefiting despite the way they are living their lives. You may never know what price they have paid or will pay for their apparent success, but rest assured there is one because what goes around […]
Lifshey, who is managing director at the New York office of Pearl Meyer & Partners, offered her executive pay tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. Overview of New Glass Lewis Protocols Shareholder advisory group Glass Lewis has also made changes in its evaluation process. Effective Date Effective for annual meetings […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Joseph DiMisa offered real-world metrics for incentive pay; today, reps that make more than their managers, sign-on bonuses, plus practical guidance for all employers who operate in more than one state. Can reps make more than their managers? Yes, it’s fairly common, says DiMisa, and, in most companies, there’s no limit […]
Employers that retaliate against employees for reporting violations of certain health reform requirements could be subject to government investigations and hearings, as well as damages that include back pay awards and compensatory damages, under interim final rules issued Feb. 22 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The rules flesh out […]
Final health insurance market reform rules issued Feb. 22 could result in higher health premiums, a major association of health insurers predicted, even though the policy goal is make health insurance more dependable and valuable for consumers. The final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are designed to ensure that […]
Because ISS reports and positions on executive pay are widely reviewed and considered by investors, comp managers need to be aware of the principal concerns ISS has, says Lifshey, managing director at the New York office of Pearl Meyer & Partners. She offered her executive pay tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and […]
Sometimes it’s hard to see whether sales incentive programs are working, but there are several metrics that will clearly illuminate problems for you. Consultant Joseph DiMisa offers five real-world metrics that will help you spot problems early. DiMisa, who is senior vice president, Sales Force Effectiveness, at Sibson Consulting, is author of the best-selling business […]
Here are the questions Neelman asks clients to help them complete their planning for 2013. Neelman is a principal and senior consultant with Compensation Resources, Inc. in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. Who are your best employees? Which employees truly impact your success? What employees can you least afford to lose? What are your strategies […]