The General Services Administration (GSA) updated the maximum per diem rates for travel after September 30, 2010 and before October 1, 2011. Standard Lodging Rate Increases 10% For destinations or counties not specifically listed, the lodging per diem is $77 and the...
Unemployment Rate Rose to 9.6 Percent in August
Nonfarm payroll employment changed little (-54,000) in August, and the unemployment rate was about unchanged at 9.6%, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Government employment fell, as 114,000 temporary workers hired for the decennial census completed...
Question of the Week: How Does Health Care Reform Affect Reimbursements for Over-the Counter Medicines in FSAs?
This week’s question comes from Eric, an HR manager. I know there are changes to flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) because of health care reform. How does health care reform affect reimbursements for over-the-counter medicines in FSAs? Answer: The Patient...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for August 28, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 472,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 485,500, a decrease of...
Tip of the Week: Reporting Health Insurance Costs on Form W-2 Does not Affect Taxability
Many employers are aware of the new requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), soon to be implemented, that an employer’s health insurance costs be included on an employee’s Form W-2. Reporting Health Care Costs on Form W-2 Does NOT Make...
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