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Are Wellness Program Incentives Taxable?

Question: Is it true that employees have to pay taxes on wellness program incentives? Answer: With wellness programs on the rise, there is plenty of opportunity for employees to receive various incentives – from t-shirts and event tickets to gift cards and cash.  As employers consider wellness program design and how to incentivize employees (if […]
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Do you know if you need to pay an intern or not?

Question: I read a notice that there are new requirements that must be met to consider someone an unpaid intern. What are the requirements and how do I make sure our company needs to pay an intern or not? Answer: This month, the Department of Labor (DOL) adopted a new test for determining if a […]