Register for our February 2012 HR Roundtable Emily A. Flock January 12, 2012 Steps Every Employer Should Take BEFORE the "Perfect" Job Candidate Starts Work. Wednesday, February 15, in Madison and Thursday, February 16, in Brookfield. Read the full article
Wisconsin Adopts Federal Rules Regarding Adult Child Health Coverage Caitlin C. Bauch November 17, 2011 In a two-part process, the Wisconsin legislature has fundamentally conformed Wisconsin’s mandate for health insurance coverage of adult children, and the income tax treatment of such coverage, to the federal coverage mandate and tax rules. Read the full article
Wisconsin Adopts Federal Law Authorizing Roth Conversions Within 401(k) and 403(b) Plans Brian L. Anderson July 14, 2011 The Wisconsin Budget Bill enacted on June 26, 2011, amended Wisconsin tax law to be consistent with federal tax law authorizing “In-Plan Roth Conversions.” In-Plan Roth Conversions, also known as In-Plan Roth Rollovers, allow 401(k) and 403(b) plan participants, under certain circumstances, to transfer funds from an eligible non-Roth account to an after-tax Roth account within the same plan. Wisconsin’s adoption of the In-Plan Roth Conversion feature of the federal tax code is important for three reasons. Read the full article
Employee Wellness Programs Brian L. Anderson April 13, 2011 With the help of health insurance agents and consultants, more and more employers are expanding their group health plans to include wellness programs. Healthier employees generate fewer and smaller claims under the health plan and, as a result, can lower the premium amounts paid by both employers and employees. Read the full article