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CBIZ Essential Employee Handbook Policies to Review

It's essential to ensure your organization's employment policies are up-to-date to avoid potential risks. HR departments and company leaders should regularly review and update policies, particularly in light of legislative changes. It's essential to understand how new laws affect different aspects of the business and identify areas that require attention. Consider reviewing these employment policies to stay protected.

Important Updates

ACA affordability percentage for the year 2024Stay up-to-date on ACA pay-or-play penalties for 2025.Learn about increased penalty amounts, employer healthcare costs, and how CBIZcan help with compliance.

Discover the benefits of implementing anemployee referral program, from saving time and money to improving employeeretention. Learn how to leverage your current staff for successful recruitmentefforts

What challenges, trends and opportunities are shaping the future of employer-sponsored health care? In this article, we explore ongoing issues and popular perks for 2024 and highlight key areas in which employers can get creative to cut costs and enhance employee retention this year.

ā€œGigā€ workersā€™ rules are changing under a recent DOL ruling. Learn the difference between classifying a worker as an employee or independent contractor.

The dynamics of the workforce, shaped by technological advancements, cultural shifts and global events, necessitate a profound reassessment of compensation strategies in 2024. Businesses must adapt to emerging trends, reconsider traditional approaches to performance-based compensation and embrace principles of equity and inclusion. Staying agile and knowledgeable on compensation-based developments is imperative to remain competitive and prosperous in the new year.
In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) as a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. This legislation includes 92 provisions designed to make retirement more accessible and improve retirement outcomes for participants.

Stay informed about minimum wage changes coming in 2024. 

Employers have a critical role in safeguarding their employees' W-2 information from cybercriminals during tax season. Learn about securing sensitive data, the importance of encryption, guidelines for encrypting W-2 forms, and staying informed about cybersecurity measures to protect tax refunds. 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a 1.5 cent per mile increase in the standard mileage rate for the tax year 2024.

Updates In Your State

The New York Health Care Reform law which has been in effect for many years, funds indigent care and medical provider education.
On January 12, 2024, the Oregon Employment Department issued final rules clarifying its procedures and criteria for implementing Paid Leave Oregon.
DCā€™s paid family leave (PFL) provides up to a max of 12 weeks of leave in a year for parental leave, family leave, or medical leave. On January 12, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 which amends the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2014.
Individuals employed in the state of California may be entitled to temporary benefits for a disability caused by non-occupational sickness or accident, including pregnancy and related medical conditions.
The City of St. Paul has adoptedamendments to its Sick and Safe Time Ordinance to align with the Stateā€™s EarnedSick and Safe Time (ESST) law. 

Need help keeping Labor Law Posters Up-To-Date with Changes? We can help.

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