Economic Watch
Franchise National Employment Trends
Broadly distributed to the public each month free of charge, the ADP National Franchise ReportSM measures monthly changes in franchise employment derived from ADP's actual transactional payroll data. The report is produced by ADP®, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, in collaboration with Moody's Analytics, Inc. and is published by the ADP Research Institute®. >> Click Here to view the latest report |
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The Top 10 Employee Handbook Mistakes
Employee handbooks communicate important policies, procedures and benefits to employees. However, understanding which policies to include and how to properly maintain a handbook can be a challenge. View the valuable information shared in a recent webinar. >> Learn more |
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ACA WEBCAST: Employer Readiness and the ACA: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Developing, implementing and managing an effective ACA strategy for your organization is the goal for this marathon. >> View the Webinar |
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A Flurry of Regulatory Activity Concerning the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
On March 5, 2014, there was a flurry of activity in Washington regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the agencies in charge of enforcing and interpreting the law. >> Read more |
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Final 90-Day Waiting-Period Regulations Released
On February 24, 2014, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) published final regulations pertaining to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibition against a waiting period exceeding 90 days for group health plan coverage. >> Read more |
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Newly Issued IRS Regulations on the Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Provide Needed Transition Relief, Additional Details on Implementation
The IRS issued final regulations regarding the operation of the Employer Shared Responsibility rules. >> Read more |
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ACA Need to Know
The Affordable Care Act ("ACA") makes significant changes to the U.S. health care system. The various provisions of the ACA are being phased in over several years, with a number of major changes effective in 2014.
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ACA in 2014 – Five Changes Employers Need to Know |
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ACA Individual Mandate Helpful Information for Employers |
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Legislative Update
Treasury Department to Roll Out New Retirement Savings Plan – the "myRA"
In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama introduced a new "myRA" retirement savings account, designed to encourage individuals without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans to begin saving for retirement through automatic payroll deductions. >> Read more |
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IRS Issues Final Regulations on "Net Investment Income" Tax
Among the tax provisions included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act was a significant new tax on the investment income of high income earners.. The new tax applies to “Net Investment Income” earned in 2013 and later years. Thus, taxpayers will have to report the tax for the first time on their 2013 tax returns.
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Record Retention: What to Keep, What to Shred, and Where to Put It All?
Employers must maintain numerous employee records to comply with federal, state, and local laws and to help administer HR policies and practices with greater efficiency. This Tip answers several frequently asked questions about record retention. >> Read more |
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Employee Handbooks
Must Have Policies and Other Guidelines
While many employers realize the importance of an employee handbook, they often have questions about how to draft one. In this Tip, we answer questions related to creating an employee handbook and determining which policies to include.
So You Drafted An Employee Handbook – What's Next
This Tip sets forth best practice guidelines for implementing an employee handbook, including seeking legal review, determining distribution methods, introducing the handbook to your workplace, obtaining handbook acknowledgments, and maintaining the handbook on an ongoing basis. |
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Product Spotlight
Employee Handbook Wizard in RUN Powered by ADP® HR packages
The Employee Handbook wizard compiles in one document the state and federal required policies, as well as your business' operational policies, for improved compliance and employee management. It can be created in as little as 15 minutes and grows with your business. For more information, contact your ADP Sales Associate. >> Read more |
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ADP Tops Category Again on FORTUNE's List of the World's Most Admired Companies
2014 Marks Fourth Time in Five Years on Top in Financial Data Services. >> Read more |
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