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New York State Issues Guidance on AI-Related Cybersecurity Risks

The State of New York has issued new guidance addressing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity, aimed at entities regulated by the Department of ...
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IRS Releases Draft of Updated Publication 969: Key Changes for Health ...

The IRS recently released a draft update of Publication 969 - Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans, which provides valuable guidance for employers ...
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COLA Increase Impacts Benefits

In 2025, Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. This annual adjustment is designed to help retirees maintain their ...
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Working From Home? Stay Cyber-Secure

While working from home can feel safe and familiar, maintaining cybersecurity practices is just as important outside the office as it is in the office. It’s easy to ...
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IRS Releases 2025 Inflation Adjustments for Employee Benefit Plan ...

The IRS has announced its annual inflation adjustments for various employee benefit plan limits, effective for taxable years beginning in 2025. HR professionals should ...
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State Voting Leave Requirements

With the Presidential election approaching, it's important for HR professionals to be aware of state laws requiring employee time off for voting. While federal law ...
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Question of the Week - HRA Reimbursement Timeframes

Q.- What is the maximum time period an HRA can allow for submitting expenses for reimbursement?
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MSP Reporting Requirement Effective Now

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final rules imposing civil money penalties on Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) reporting violations. The final ...
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Question of the Week - HRA Reimbursements

Q.- Can an HRA allow the reimbursement of an expense incurred in a prior year to be reimbursed from the present plan year’s account?
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Reimbursement for Business Travel

The IRS has introduced new per diem rates for business travel beginning October 1, 2024. These rates simplify the process for employers by allowing them to provide per ...
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