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In this article we bring you part two of the legislative updates for the Cycle 3 restatement. Learn more about the new legislation as well as what to do next. There is a tremendous amount of administrative compliance involved with these new laws.

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Important retirement plan requirements for California employers! In 2016, California passed legislation requiring all employers with five or more employees, who do not have a company retirement plan, to offer a state-run retirement program to their employees. The law became effective in 2020 and this program is known as Cal Savers.

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In this important article regarding mandatory retirement plan changes required by the IRS, we discuss frequently asked questions about the Cycle 3 restatement. Our experienced staff at Benefit Equity Inc. (BEI) can prepare the restatement for you, along with other required amendments.

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The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act) is a massive, 5,593-page piece of legislation. The Act includes appropriations for the U.S. government for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as funding for Coronavirus emergency response and relief. If you have had a 20% or more reduction in staff, we strongly recommend you check with Benefit Equity Inc.’s knowledgeable team to explore if your company is required to fully vest terminated employees.

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As a business owner, are you certain your workers are classified correctly, as either employees or independent contractors? Do you know those who should be participating in your retirement plan or not?” If you’re a California employer, you are probably aware AB5, the law that makes gig workers such as Uber and Lyft, classify their drivers as employees. Currently on the November ballot is Proposition 22, that aims to exempt these ride-sharing and food-delivery firms from AB5.

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