BW INSIGHTS

Retirement Plan Amendments: Year-End Deadline Approaching

Over the past several years, Congress has made significant changes to the rules governing retirement plans. The CARES Act, SECURE Act, and SECURE 2.0 introduced new plan provisions, expanded existing options, and changed administrative requirements affecting virtually every employer-sponsored retirement plan. Some of these changes have already... Read More

Independent Contractor Classification: What Employers Should Review Now

Worker classification remains a recurring risk area for employers because legal analysis often changes how a relationship functions in practice, not just how it is labeled in an agreement. As standards evolve and enforcement continues, employers may benefit from taking a fresh look at how they evaluate independent contractors, staffing... Read More

Form I-9 Compliance Audit: What Employers Should Review

For many employers, Form I-9 compliance is easy to push aside until a problem surfaces. But when a Notice of Inspection arrives, the time for cleanup is usually over. That is why proactive review matters. What is Form I-9 compliance? A Form I-9 compliance audit can help employers understand whether their records, correction practices, retention... Read More