February 2016 - KMA HR

Reminder: Medicare Part D Disclosures Due by February 29

Feb 25, 2016 | Compliance and Labor Laws

Each year, group health plan sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage to individuals eligible for Medicare Part D must disclose to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) whether that coverage is “creditable” or “non-creditable.” Calendar year...

KMA Sponsoring CMHRA March Meeting: “Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act”

Feb 24, 2016 | KMA News

The Central Maine Human Resources Association (CMHRA) presents “Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act” at its March 2016 chapter meeting, which is being sponsored by KMA Human Resources Consulting. Guest speaker Patty Colarossi, from the US Department of Labor...

Employer-Provided Identify Theft Benefits OKd by IRS for Exclusion from Taxable Income

Feb 18, 2016 | Compliance and Labor Laws

The IRS has now given employers further incentive to provide an additional workplace benefit to employees in the form of identity theft protection services. On December 30, 2015, the IRS released Announcement 2016-02, Federal Tax Treatment of Identity Protection...

Labor Force Realities—Where Will We Find Our Next Employees?

Feb 9, 2016 | Guest blogs, Recruiting

Guest Blog by Mary LaFontaine, Manager, Lewiston CareerCenter, part of the Maine CareerCenter network which provides a variety of employment and training services throughout the state at no charge for Maine workers looking to improve their job qualifications, explore...

Maine Department of Labor Offering Free Workplace Safety Classes in February

Feb 3, 2016 | Compliance and Labor Laws

The Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards is offering a number of free safety courses for employers and employees throughout the month of February. Classes cover an impressive array of workplace safety topics, including the OSHA “10-Hour Construction...

Reminder: Medicare Part D Disclosures Due by February 29

KMA Sponsoring CMHRA March Meeting: “Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act”

Employer-Provided Identify Theft Benefits OKd by IRS for Exclusion from Taxable Income

Labor Force Realities—Where Will We Find Our Next Employees?

Maine Department of Labor Offering Free Workplace Safety Classes in February

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