Benefits Protection Report

2019 HSA and FSA Contribution Limits increased.

The IRS has increased the 2019 maximum contribution limits. Employee's can contribute up to $2,700 to Flexible Spending Accounts. For Qualified HSA Accounts the contribution for Single Coverage is now $3,500 and $7,000 for Family Coverage.   Click Here   to view the full list of 2019 updates from the IRS.

E-Verify Is Down. What Do Employers Do Now?  "Employers will not be penalized as a result of the E-Verify operations shutdown," she said. "Employers will not be penalized for any delays in creating E-Verify cases. However, employers are reminded that they must continue to complete I-9s in compliance with the law, and when E-Verify becomes available, create cases in the system." Click Here for additional details . 

Vaping at Work? Employers should consider state and local laws, company culture, health risks, and accommodations when developing an e-cigarette policy for their employees. Click Here to read the full article.

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