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Alpha e-News Update
March 2016
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The Alpha Group Agency
4200 Rockside Road, Suite 300
Independence, Ohio 44131
216-520-3300 |
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Section 6056: Employer Reporting Guide
This extensive Guide provides practical guidance to help applicable large employers (ALEs) that offer insured health coverage (or no coverage at all) satisfy their 2015 reporting requirements under Section 6056, which was added to the Internal Revenue Code by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). View Employer Guide
See Solutions section below for information on our DIY1095 portal.
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Benefits Buzz March 2016
This issue of Benefits Buzz covers recent court rulings about the FMLA, ACA rules for employer-provided coverage and Republican efforts to repeal the ACA.
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Live Well, Work Well
Please download & print or email this month's LIVE WELL, WORK WELL Newsletter for your employees!
The Live Well, Work Well Newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finances. This month's issue includes information on lead poisoning in water, the Zika virus, new FDA food guidelines and a gluten-free pizza recipe.
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Initiatives Guide
The Workplace Wellness Initiatives Guide helps employers determine the best ways to incorporate wellness into the workplace. It provides tips on how to implement various wellness initiatives, benefits of wellness programs and legal considerations. View Article
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 HR Brief: Human Resources Tips
This month's HR Brief provides a general overview of recent guidance issused by the DOL on joint employment relationships and liability under the FLSA, addressing political discussions in the workplace and a note regarding the EEOC's new proposed rule that would require certain employers to report employee pay data to the federal government. View Article |
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5 HR Issues to Monitor for 2016
Employers have new challenges to contend with in 2016, resulting from Supreme Court decisions, federal and state legislation, and actions by federal regulatory agencies. There is a real cost for employers who fail to comply with new laws. View Article
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Avoiding Common Tax Scams
An infographic 
This infographic explains some of the most common tax scams in the United States and what you can do to avoid them. View Infographic
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Say Hello to Generation Z
This HR Insights article examines the typical characteristics of Generation Z and how they are expected to change the workforce. View Article
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IRS Expands Tax Relief for Identity Protection
According to the IRS, employers can provide credit monitoring and other identity protection services to employees tax-free, even before a breach happens. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the IRS' tax guidance for identity protection services and provides action steps for implementing this type of workplace benefit. View Article
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 Do you have employees turning 65 this year? Those near retirement age may have questions about Medicare. This Know Your Benefits article answers some common inquiries. If your employees have additional questions, we'd be happy to talk to them. Employees can call our office, or you can provide this letter with the information included on how we can help. |
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Do-It-Yourself 1095 Form Generator
How will you produce the required Forms 1094-C and 1095-C? 
Alpha has a solution.
Alpha can provide you access to DIY1095, a web-based, user-friendly tool that helps you manage the forms-generation process. An automated template for HR/Benefits professionals to generate compliant, accurate Forms 1094-C and 1095-C (or 1094-B and 1095-B for small employers).
A value-added benefit free of charge for all Alpha clients.
Reduce errors and use your time to focus on other things. Sign up is easy, just complete and submit this Employer Access Request Form. A Welcome email will tell you what's next! Need to know more?
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HR Solutions Package
Our package is designed to provide you with the necessary support and resources for successful HR practices that will ultimately protect your business while increasing profitability. 
- Human Resources Compliance Audit & Gap Analysis
- Job Descriptions
- Human Resources Library
- Customized Employee Handbook Design
- Employee Engagement Surveys
- HR Policies and Forms
- Monthly HR Newsletter including ACA & HR Email alerts
- HR Support Center
- Learn More
Sean Nehlsen of AlphaHR and his team are available to consult and audit your current HR situation. Assess your risk. Call or email Sean today to schedule an appointment.
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