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26
Mar

The changing of the seasons brings warm weather and longer days. Unfortunately, spring is often accompanied by unpredictable and severe weather for many parts of the country. Protecting your business from natural disasters can help business owners mitigate the costs associated with damages and loss of business. In this post, we’ll describe the different types of coverage you need to be ready for even the worst weather.

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Amber Keomany
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20
Feb
February 20, 2024

Is that FSA Eligible?

Are you making the most of your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? In this guide, we’ll explore FSA-eligible items and provide essential information to help you maximize the benefits of your account.

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Amber Keomany
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13
Dec

Insurance is like a safety net for life’s uncertainties, providing financial protection and peace of mind. However, with the myriad of insurance types available, understanding which ones are essential for you can be a bit overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll break down the different types of insurance, their purposes, and who might benefit from each.

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Amber Keomany, JTS Staff
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3
Nov

Employee benefits play a significant role in the overall employee experience. In the ever-evolving workforce landscape, employers are working with insurance providers, brokers, and advisors to create experiences that help attract and retain employees. Indeed, there are many ways benefits can be customized to meet diverse needs and support a growing workforce.

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Amber Keomany, JTS Staff
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10
Oct

Sure, fall is a time to watch your favorite football teams and monitor your Fantasy Football lineup, but it’s also the time to start watching and monitoring your benefits plan. From September through November, “open enrollment” kicks off at public and private employers all around the country.

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Amber Keomany
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7
Sep

We get it. Understanding insurance is difficult and can be confusing. In addition, the benefits employees want and expect are changing. There are now Gen Z employees – those born between 1997 and 2012 – working alongside those who are already grandparents, and they all require employee benefits. The workforce has diversified greatly, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the benefits needs of these different groups of employees are just as diverse.

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Amber Keomany, JTS Staff
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24
May

The IRS announced last week that annual HSA contribution limits for 2024 are increasing and it's one of the biggest jumps in recent years.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

Bryant Mayor Allen Scott shares how JTS goes "above and beyond" for Bryant employees and why it makes sense for other Arkansas cities to choose JTS.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

JTS Senior HR Consultant for Corporate Wellness Sarah Palmiero recently took part in a panel discussion on corporate wellness at the Little Rock Regional Chamber's "Power Up Little Rock" luncheon presented by Arvest Bank. The discussion focused on what employers are and can be doing to protect the health and wellbeing of their employees, challenges and opportunites with wellness programs and industry trends.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

Russellville-based equipment engineering and manufacturing company Omega Solutions Inc. switched to JTS to meet their employee benefit needs. Hear from Omega Solutions Chief Financial Officer Sabrina Holbrook about how easy JTS made the transition process and why she appreciates the customer service that makes annual enrollment smooth and worry-free.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

There is a recent trend in New Year's resolutions that focuses on overall wellness rather than strictly physical fitness. If you're one of those who would like to prioritize your personal wellness in 2023, we put together a list of some of the most important things you can do.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

Watch this video to learn why one of the largest Honda dealerships in the country chose JTS for their employee benefits program and hear how simple we made the transition process.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

Adam Kohler, chief operating officer of industrial gas and welding supply company WELSCO Inc., shares why WELSCO made the switch to JTS for employee benefits and how JTS made the process an easy and rewarding one.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

While the holidays may make things worse, the truth is that stress and mental health are issues throughout the year, and there are things that employers can do to help their employees deal with mental and emotional challenges.  

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JTS Staff
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24
May

Springdale-based James+James is one of the fastest-growing furniture companies in the country, jumping from around 30 employees to more than 130 over the past two years. JTS is proud to have played a part in helping James+James manage its impressive growth by providing a robust employee benefits package for the company.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

The Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association and JTS Financial have partnered to bring Arkansas dealerships exclusive employee benefits.

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JTS Staff
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24
May

The IRS just released 2022 contribution limits for FSAs, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, QSEHRAs, and more. They also increased the FSA carryover limit for 2022.

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JTS Compliance Department
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24
May

On Saturday, November 6, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals placed a temporary hold on the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVIDvaccination or testing for employees of employers with 100 or more employees.

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JTS Compliance Team
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24
May

OSHA released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring COVID vaccination or testing for employees of employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must start following the ETS requirements by December 5. However, the testing requirements don’t apply until January 4, 2022. The ETS is extensive, and we'll be updating the information in the platform with additional details. We’ll also be following the anticipated legal challenges. Below are some of the highlights:

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JTS Compliance Team
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24
May

The IRS issued a reminder to taxpayers that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that can be paid or reimbursed under FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs.

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JTS Compliance Department
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24
May

Each quarter a recognition winner is selected as someone who stood out among colleagues. Congratulations to Angie Stout for winning the Q2 Standout Award!

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JTS Financial
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24
May

We are excited to welcome Sarah Palmiero RD, LD, CPT as the new Wellness Administrator. Sarah joins JTS with over 7 years of corporate wellness and employee engagement experience and is a registered and licensed dietitian and a graduate of The Dietetic Internship Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, graduating cum laude, at the University of Central Arkansas.

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Derek Owens
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24
May

On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, which provides guidance on the COBRA subsidy created by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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JTS Compliance Department
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24
May

The IRS announced Monday, May 10th, HSA limits for 2022. The IRS confirmed HSA contribution limits along with minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for the HDHPs with which HSAs are paired for 2022.

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JTS Compliance
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24
May

The House of Representatives voted to approve the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill will now go to President Biden's desk, who is expected to sign the legislation.

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JTS Compliance
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24
May

Many of you may have heard your employer’s payroll department or someone mention pre and post-tax benefits. You may have even seen this on your paycheck but do you really understand the difference between the two?

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Shane Pennington
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24
May

Each quarter a recognition winner is selected as someone who stood out among colleagues. We recently honored our Q4 Standout Award Winners! Congratulations to Marketing Coordinator, Haley Hood, and NWA Producer, Sloane Hocker.

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Derek Owens
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24
May

As the pandemic continues to torment the world, every industry and employee struggles with its aftermaths. Although they live in continuous fear for their lives, people still have to show up and work, even if that means joining Zoom meetings while wearing pajama. As a result, burnout among many workforces has skyrocketed.

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HR Solutions Team
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24
May

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JTS Compliance
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24
May

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced in IRS Notice 2020-76 limited relief for Form 1094/1095 information returns for the 2020 tax year, largely following prior years' guidance

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JTS Compliance
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24
May

It took years of coercion and silence, and a hashtag going viral, to ignite the Me Too Movement. In its wake, we can see just how prevalent, and preventable, harassment in the workplace is. Of course, the issue isn’t exclusive to happening on the job.

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Derek Owens
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24
May

On June 13, 2019, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released an advance copy of a Final Rule on Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). It was published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2019. The rule expands the types of HRAs that can be offered starting in 2020.

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Derek Owens
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24
May
May 24, 2023

New 2020 W-4 Form

There’s a New Calculation in Tax Form Town: A Revised W-4

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John Starling
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24
May

On Jan. 1 2020, the Fair Labors Standard Act will make employees who earn less than $35,568 eligible for overtime pay, which is redefining who is exempt from overtime regulations. Instituted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the new rule will raise the salary threshold to $684 a week ($35,568 annualized) from $455 a week ($23,660 annualized). A blocked Obama-era rule would have doubled the threshold, but a federal judge held that the DOL exceeded its authority by raising the rate too high. This new parameter is a result of the climbing wages and salaries since 2004.

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Derek Owens
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24
May

Given the ever-changing, and at times volatile, health care climate, it’s not surprising more autonomous and curated options arise—like the Direct Primary Care model. With DPC, patients have a contract—based on their age, the practice they visit and family members—with their medical providers allowing them to directly pay a monthly, quarterly or annual fee for a range of services. Like any other insurance option, this specialized payment method comes with pros and cons.

By
Derek Owens
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