Monthly Archives: February 2012

EEOC Launches Task Force to Help Small Businesses

Posted on February 27, 2012 by AscendUSA

The EEOC has launched a new internal task force that will focus on expanding and improving outreach and technical assistance to small businesses. The Small Business Task Force will work to find ways in which the agency can better collaborate … Continue reading →

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Updated Guidance on W-2 Reporting of Health Care Costs

Posted on February 22, 2012 by AscendUSA

New guidance from the IRS provides additional information for employers that are subject to the requirement under Health Care Reform to report the value of the health insurance coverage they provide employees beginning with 2012 Forms W-2 (generally furnished to … Continue reading →

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EEOC Charges Reach All-Time High

Posted on February 20, 2012 by AscendUSA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that a record 99,947 employment discrimination charges were filed in 2011.

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Taxpayer Help from IRS

Posted on February 17, 2012 by AscendUSA

The IRS announced a number of improvements to help make this tax season easier for taxpayers. This includes new navigation features and helpful information on IRS.gov, and a new pilot to allow taxpayers to use interactive video to get help … Continue reading →

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Absence & Pay Issues During Bad Weather

Posted on February 14, 2012 by AscendUSA

When snow and slippery conditions may make it difficult for employees to travel to work, these three key areas may relate to your company when bad weather hits.

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Health Care Reform Checklist

Posted on February 13, 2012 by AscendUSA

A New Year means new requirements under Health Care Reform. The following checklist is designed to help employers who sponsor group health plans review their plan’s compliance with the major provisions of Health Care Reform that may impact their companies … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Alert

Posted on February 10, 2012 by AscendUSA

HHS Issues Final Regulation on Summary of Benefits & Coverage Feb. 9, 2012 – Final rules have been issued relating to the requirement under Health Care Reform that group health plans provide participants and beneficiaries a summary of benefits and … Continue reading →

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OSHA Form 300A Posting Starts Feb. 1

Posted on February 6, 2012 by AscendUSA

Employers subject to OSHA reporting requirements are reminded to post the OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, from February 1 – April 30, 2012. OSHA Form 300A lists the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Wear Red Day!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by AscendUSA

If you find yourself seeing red today, fear not; it’s for a good cause. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 marks the American Heart Association’s annual National Wear Red Day. Designed to draw attention to the importance of heart health for women, … Continue reading →

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Workers Comp Experience Rating

Posted on February 1, 2012 by AscendUSA

How does safety pay dividends to the business owner? Time and resources spent on developing a culture of safety repays the business in the long run.

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