The leave and absence sessions at the IBI Forum point to a common challenge: an employer may offer strong programs, yet the employee experiences them through separate systems and organizations. The HCM holds employment and payroll information. A leave administrator tracks the absence. A carrier manages a disability or paid leave claim. Benefits, pay, accommodations,
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Section 45S Creates a New PFML Financial Opportunity For more than a decade, BENEFITSCAPE has helped employers turn complex compliance obligations into governed, data-driven operating processes. Our ACA compliance work required us to connect HCM, payroll, benefits, eligibility, coverage, carrier, and regulatory data — then validate it, reconcile it, monitor it, and support defensible outcomes
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What HCM & Payroll Teams Need to Know. The SECURE Act 2.0 continues to reshape the retirement landscape, and one of the most significant updates — the new Roth Catch-Up Rules for higher-earning employees — takes effect on January 1, 2026. Although the IRS has provided transition relief, organizations should not wait. Ensuring compliance requires
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In 2024, many smaller employers belong to Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements [MEWAs] were caught off guard when the IRS mandated electronic filing for virtually all ACA forms, even for employers with fewer than 10 employees. The norm for these smaller non-ALE employers had previously been able to make paper submissions, since obtaining and managing the
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