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THE BEACON 
 
Monthly Newsletter About Workforce Development Issues 
  
   
Welcome. In this issue of The Beacon, we look at the extension of the 1094/1095 reporting deadlines, the possible changes to the I-9 form, the 2016 National Executive Compensation Survey, EANE's HR Professional certification study programs and much more...
 
1094 and 1095 Reporting Deadlines Extended!
 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given employers (and insurance carriers) a belated Christmas present as it has extended the deadlines for Form 1094 and 1095 reporting.
    
 
ACA Cadillac Tax Delayed Until 2020!
 
Shortly before departing for his Christmas vacation in Hawaii, President Obama signed a $1.8 trillion dollar Appropriations Bill that included a measure to delay to the infamous ACA "Cadillac Tax" until 2020.
    
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Employee Can Sue Out of State Employer in Massachusetts

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals over turned a decision of a Massachusetts Federal District Court thereby allowing personal jurisdiction over an out of state employer who was sued for breach of an employment contract. The employee was sales representative working from his Massachusetts residence.
 
              
Changes to the I-9 Form Coming?
 
With little fanfare, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has requested comments on proposed changes to the I-9 form. 

    
IRS Releases 2015 Form 8889 and Instructions for HSA Reporting

The IRS has released the 2015 version of Form 8889 (Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)) and its Instructions. HSA holders (and beneficiaries of deceased HSA holders) must attach Form 8889 to Form 1040 to report tax-related events affecting their HSAs. Reportable items include contributions and distributions. 
 
 
 
2016 National Executive Compensation Survey Is Underway and 2016 Survey Calendar Has Been Released!

Members should watch their emails this week for their invitation to participate in 2016 National Executive Compensation Survey.
 
 
HR Professional Certification - EANE HR Certification Study Program Registration is Now OPEN!
 
Many human resource professionals have demonstrated their knowledge of the profession by earning their PHR or SPHR designations.  Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has provided the exam for this widely recognized designation for over 35 years.  
 

 

Membership Corner...
 

As we begin a new year, we would like to acknowledge our newest members who joined EANE in December. To learn about our newest members....

 

 

 



 
  
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