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Act Now: Correct Employee Information
Employers may soon receive an announcement letter from The US Social Security Administration (SSA) notifying them of any discrepancies in recently submitted records of employee names and …
HSA Limits: What’s Changed This Year & What’s Next?
On April 26, 2018, the IRS reverted the 2018 Health Savings Account (HSA) limits back to the originally published amounts released in May of 2017. …
Missed the ACA Filing Deadline?
If you missed the Affordable Care Act filing deadline, you can find information on what do next by visiting the IRS website’s page (by clicking here). There you can find information on how to …
The IRS Publishes 2018 Form W-4
The New Form: The IRS has published the 2018 Form W-4. The IRS developed updated guidance for withholdings after the latest tax reform bill was signed …
New CA Parental Leave Law
On January 1st, 2018, a new Parental Leave Law takes effect in California. The law applies to employers with 20+ employees and covers employees who …
New CA Recruiting Laws
Two new California laws are taking effect, on January 1, 2018, that restrict what information employers can request during the hiring process. Employers will no …
2018 Exempt Classification Rate Changes
In order for an employee to be exempt from overtime pay, certain requirements must be met. One of those requirements is related to the employee’s …
Unemployment Insurance Benefit – One Week Waiting Period Suspended
Here at Innovative, our hearts go out to our community, all of our clients, their employees and families during this challenging time. As some of …
Emergencies and the Workplace
Emergencies and the Workplace: How Employers can support their staff “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once …
The Benefit of Feeling Valued During Open Enrollment
Spring is the perfect time to do some preplanning on work projects. A good place to start is your next open enrollment. Many HR professionals …
Performance Reviews – Worth It?
Many employers view performance reviews as a pain. They seem unproductive or don’t achieve the goals for which they were designed. It can also be …