July 31, 2015


In This Issue: Monitor your IMRF account balance Register today for Small Employer Webinar July 2015 Employer Reminder	Quick Links: Visit IMRF's website Log in to Employer Access Employer Digest email archive

Monitor your IMRF account balance

When an employer submits a monthly wage report, IMRF provides the amount the employer owes for the current wage reporting period. To ensure the correct payment amounts are submitted to IMRF, review your employer's current account balance in Employer Access.

View your employer's IMRF account balance any time by logging in to your Employer Access account, choosing the "Payments" header on the home page, and selecting "Display Account Balance."

The Account Balance page will show your employer's current account balance (located at the top of the page), and note details of all payments and charges applied to your IMRF account, including details of any charges or credits.

Register today for Small Employer Webinar

Registration continues for the IMRF-sponsored webinar, "What Small Employers (and their Boards) Need To Know About IMRF," taking place Tuesday, August 18, at 1:30 PM.

"What Small Employers (and their Boards) Need To Know About IMRF" will be presented by Louis Kosiba, Executive Director, and Mark Nannini, Chief Financial Officer, who will explain why employer contribution rates for small employers are volatile, provide practical insights, and help employers avoid traps for the unwary. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

While this webinar targets the small employer, all IMRF employers are encouraged to attend. Attendees will be able to log in to the event beginning at 1:00 PM.

Authorized Agents, officers, governing body members, interested parties, and other officials are invited to register here for "What Small Employers (and their Boards) Need To Know About IMRF".

July 2015 Employer Reminder:

Independent contractors and IMRF

According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, a worker is either an employee or an independent contractor based on the facts of the relationship between the employer and the worker.

There are specific characteristics of an independent contractor that employers need to consider before classifying a worker as such, including behavioral, financial, and the type of relationship. IMRF uses the IRS guidelines when performing employer audits to determine if the proper wages were reported.

Read more about independent contractor classification, and find online links to additional information in the July 2015 Employer Reminder.

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