by Jeremy Rickson | Apr 1, 2013 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, News
By Christine Moehl Although Health Care Reform was originally effective in 2010, so far employers have experienced relatively minor changes to the rules applicable to their health care plans. The status quo will change drastically in 2014, when the “employer...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Feb 5, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, News
The Oregon Legislature is back in session and the shift in balance of power makes it likely that laws imposing additional obligations on employers will gain traction in this year’s session. The Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team is tracking employment-related...
by Robert J. Saalfeld | Jan 2, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Litigation, News
Although the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted, certain payroll tax changes took effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should be aware of the following changes to Social Security and Medicare tax withholdings for wages earned in this new year: 1. Social Security –...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
The Employee Stock Ownership Plan: A Useful Tool for the Business Owner Are you a business owner looking for an exit strategy? Is liquidity of your privately-held shares a concern? Are you looking for a better way to transition a co-owner into retirement? Would you...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Taking Notice of the New 401(k) Notice Requirements By Christine M. Moehl SAALFELD GRIGGS PC Several new disclosure and notice requirements applicable to 401(k) plans were included in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (“PPA”), which was signed into law on August 17,...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Reducing Fiduciary Liability for your Retirement Plan: The Designated Investment Manager Alternative By Randall W. Cook SAALFELD GRIGGS PC As we have reported in past issues of Business Briefs, business owners who sponsor retirement plans are considered “fiduciaries”...
