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2026 Contribution Limit Updates

The IRS has released the updated contribution limits for 401(k) plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and other tax-advantaged benefits for 2026. These adjustments reflect annual cost-of-living changes and give employees new opportunities to save for healthcare and retirement. Below is a summary of the key updates employers should be aware of for the 2026 tax year. Retirement Plan Contribution Limits 401(k), 403(b), 457, and TSP Plans Emplo

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Year-End HR Checklist: What to Wrap Up Before January 1

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to review key HR processes and set the stage for a smooth start to the new year. A thorough year-end review helps ensure compliance, strengthens your recordkeeping, and allows you to catch policy or data gaps before January 1. Review Payroll and Benefits Confirm that all wages, taxes, and benefit deductions are accurate for the year. Make sure taxable fringe benefits such as gift cards, bonuses, and personal use of company v

Dec 102 min read

The Return of the PAID Program

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently reinstated the PAID (Payroll Audit Independent Determination) program, offering employers a...

Aug 132 min read

Writing Policies Employees Actually Follow

If it feels like your employees aren’t reading (or following) your policies, you are not alone. Many employers experience “policy...

Aug 62 min read

What to Know When Employees Work Out of State

It’s never been easier for teams to work in different states and never been trickier for employers to keep up. Whether your employees are...

Jul 302 min read

The Truth Behind Quiet Quitting

The term “quiet quitting” may be relatively new, but the concept behind it isn’t. At its core, it refers to employees doing only what’s...

Jul 232 min read

Succession Planning: Why Every Small Business Needs One

When we think about succession planning, it's easy to picture large corporations preparing for a CEO retirement or a major leadership...

Jul 162 min read

Coaching vs. Managing: Helping Leaders Shift Their Mindset

As organizations grow, so does the need for solid leadership. While managing is about overseeing work and meeting goals, coaching is...

Jul 92 min read

How to Encourage Employees to Unplug Over the Holiday Weekend

With the holiday weekend just around the corner, many employees are already shifting into long-weekend mode. Even so, the reality is that...

Jul 22 min read

Mid-Year Check-in for Employers

We’re halfway through the year and for California employers, that means it’s time for a mid-year compliance check. July 1 brings several...

Jun 252 min read

Navigating the Shift Back to In-Person Work

The shift to remote and hybrid work was one of the most impactful workplace transformations to come out of the pandemic. And while many...

Jun 182 min read

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