Year-End Benefit Plan Compliance; Holiday Bonuses; State Law Developments; and More!

Membership Active Through: Dec 31, 2011
Click Here To Renew
(if within 120 days of expiration)

Dear Marcelyn,

Resources on these and many other HR topics are available only to SHRM members through our complimentary Express Request service.

Once on the Express Request page, you may select up to five topics and click submit. If you’d like more than five topics, you may return to the Express Request page as often as you like.

2011 Year-End Benefit Plan Compliance
The end of the calendar year brings more than employee performance reviews and holiday celebrations. Employee benefit plans can have daunting year-end checklists. Our collection of resources will help you ensure your plans are in compliance.
Key term: 2011 YEAR-END BENEFIT PLAN COMPLIANCE in the Benefits section.

Holiday Bonuses: Tips, Trends, Taxes
Some employers provide extra cheer to their employees during this time of the year by giving them a cash bonus. These bonuses are considered taxable income to the employee. This response provides survey data on the cash bonuses employers give; how to handle the tax implications and tips for employees to maximize their bonuses.
Key term: HOLIDAY/YEAR-END BONUSES in the Compensation section

Conducting a Self-Review
Many organizations require employees to complete a self-review. This resource contains articles to assist employees (or you!) in conducting a self-review.
Key term: CONDUCTING A SELF-REVIEW in the Employee Relations section

Educational Requirements and the ADA
According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a qualification standard—including a high school diploma requirement—that screens out individuals on the basis of a disability must be job-related and consistent with business necessity, or such standard may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Key term: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS & THE ADA in the Staffing Management section.

State Law Developments
Be sure to check out these and other developments on our State Law Resources Express Request service.

State and Development	Effective Date
ALABAMA E-Verify	4/1/2012
CALIFORNIA PDL Health Coverage	1/1/2012
CONNECTICUT Paid Sick Leave	1/1/2012
DELAWARE Civil Union Act	1/1/2012
FLORIDA Minimum Wage Increase	1/1/2012
GEORGIA E-Verify	1/1/2012
HAWAII Civil Union Act	1/1/2012
MASSACHUSETTS Gender Identity Anti-Discrim.	7/1/2012
NEW JERSEY Records Mtce Notice	11/7/2011
NEW YORK Annual Pay Notice	2/1/2012
PENNSYLVANIA Phila. Paid Sick Leave	7/1/2012
SOUTH CAROLINA E-Verify	1/1/2012
TENNESSEE E-Verify	1/1/2012
WASHINGTON: Seattle Paid Sick Leave	9/1/2012

The Express Request (ER) feature is a self-service, online benefit that allows SHRM members to request and receive information on a wide variety of HR topics via e-mail. Responses are sent immediately and are available around-the-clock.