Lincoln's
Birthday: CTHRR's annual Employee Benefits Survey
shows that typically 2% of Connecticut employers will close
for a paid holiday on the 12th [if the 12th is a Saturday, the Friday before; if a Sunday, the Monday after].
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2/15/10 |
W-4
Reminder: You must change the withholding exemption
to "single, with zero allowances" for employees who claimed
total exemption from withholding for last year, unless
the individuals have completed a new Form W-4, Employee's
Withholding Allowance Certificate. Best bet is to
send them a reminder with a new W-4 before 2/15. For more
information on tax-related matters, obtain IRS Circular
E, Employer's Tax Guide (Publication 15) by calling
(800)829-3676. |
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2/15/10 |
President's
Day: CTHRR's annual Employee Benefits Survey
shows that typically 38% of Connecticut employers will close
for a paid holiday. |
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3/1/10 |
MSDSs: Submit emergency and hazardous chemical inventory to appropriate agencies. For further information see the section Right-To-Know in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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3/14/10 |
Daylight
Saving Time: Set clocks ahead one hour. |
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4/2/10 |
Good
Friday: CTHRR's annual Employee Benefits Survey
shows that typically 65% of Connecticut employers will
close for a paid holiday. |
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4/17/10 |
ERISA Investment Advice Rule
This is the effective and applicability date for final rules under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and parallel provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, relating to the provision of investment advice to participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans, such as 401(k) plans, and beneficiaries of individual retirement accounts (and certain similar plans).
For further information see the section ERISA in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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6/30/10 |
Sexual
Harassment Training Reminder: Employers of 50 or more
must provide new supervisors with two hours of training
on sexual harassment regulations and the remedies that
are available to victims of sexual harassment. If you've
hired any supervisors or promoted anyone from the ranks
to a supervisory position, they are supposed to receive
this training within six months of their appointment.
For further information see the Harassment section in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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7/5/10 |
Independence Day: July 4th falls on a Sunday in 2010. Our survey of holidays provided by Connecticut employers, indicates that 61% of employers will
close on Monday,July 5, however, many more employers are still making up their minds about closing around the holiday...we'll survey state employers again
as the date comes closer. |
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7/31/10 |
Form 5500: Form 5500 for employee benefit plans must be filed within 210 days of the end of the plan year; if the plan year is the same as the
calendar year, then Form 5500 must be filed by this date.
For further information see the section ERISA in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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9/30/10 |
Vets-100A Report: Certain federal contractors and subcontractors
must begin using the new form Vets-100A on this date; contractors with certain older contracts will continue to file the Vets-100 Report.
For further information see the section Veterans in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut. |
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9/30/10 |
EEO-1 Form: The filing deadline for the EEO-1 Survey is September 30.
The preferred method for completing the EEO-1 is a web-based filing system. For details, go to http://www.eeoc.gov/eeo1survey/.
All
employers of 100 or more workers and all employers with 50 workers and a federal contract of $50,000 or more must complete this survey.
For further information see the Civil Rights - Discrimination section in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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9/30/10 |
SARs: Summary Annual Reports to be furnished within 9 months of end of plan year; therefore, for plans operating on a calendar year, SARs
are due on this date.
For further information see the section ERISA in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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10/1/10 |
New
Laws in Effect: Numerous new labor laws passed by the
Connecticut Legislature will go into effect on this date...laws that may
affect civil rights under Connecticut law, the minimum wage, unemployment compensation,
and other matters. CTHRR follows and keeps you informed of these laws as they are passed.
Contact us for further information. |
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10/1/10 |
Civil Unions On this date, 2009 SB899 transforms
civil unions into marriages unless they have been annulled or the couple has divorced or is in the process of
dissolving their relationship. For further information see the Domestic Partners · Civil Unions section in
What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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10/11/10 |
Columbus
Day: CTHRR's annual Holiday Survey shows that
typically 20-25% of Connecticut employers will close for a paid holiday. |
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11/2/10 |
Election
Day: CTHRR's annual Holiday Survey shows that
typically 1-2% of Connecticut employers will close for
a paid holiday; polls are open long enough that there's usually no need to close. |
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11/7/10 |
Daylight
Saving Time ends: Set clocks back one hour. |
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11/11/10 |
Veterans
Day: CTHRR's annual Holiday Survey shows that
typically 10-12% of Connecticut employers will close for
a paid holiday [if the 11th is a Saturday, the Friday before; if a Sunday, the Monday after]. |
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11/15/10 |
Medicare Part D:
The latest enrollment date for eligible individuals that did not sign up for Medicare's Rx coverage when first
eligible,or who wish to switch plans, runs from November 15, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
For further information see the Social Security - Medcare section in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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11/26/10 |
Friday
after Thanksgiving: CTHRR's annual Employee Benefits
Survey shows that typically 75%
of Connecticut employers
will close for a paid holiday. |
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11/30/10 |
W-4s:
Remind employees to submit a new Form W-4 if their withholding
allowances have changed or will change for the next year.
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12/2510 - 1/1/11 |
Christmas
2010/New Year's 2011: Both fall on Saturdays creating back-to-back opportunites for 3-day
holiday weekends as many organizations will close on the Fridays before.
Watch our website for the opportunity to participate in our Special Holiday Survey to
determine employer closing plans for the holiday season. |
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12/31/10 |
OSHA 300 Log: Close out the log for the year and prepare the Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) which must
be posted by February 1. For further information see the section OSHA in What to Do about Personnel Problems in Connecticut |
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1/1/11 |
Qualified
Transportation Fringes: The fringe benefit exclusion amount for
commuting may change as may the parking exclusion. See "Current Numbers"
in the "Subscribers Only" section for data in effect now.
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1/1/11 |
IRS Mileage
Rate: See "Current Numbers" in the "Subscribers Only" section for the
current IRS mileage reimbursement rate which is typically revised each January 1. |
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1/1/11 |
Pensions:
Changes in deferral maximums, defined benefit maximum
annual pensions, and defined contribution annual addition
maximums take place on this date. See "Current Numbers"
in the "Subscribers Only" section for data in effect now. |
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1/1/11 |
Medicare:
Changes in copays, deductibles, and coinsurances take
effect on this date. See "Current Numbers" in the "Subscribers
Only" section for present data. |
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1/1/11 |
Social
Security: Social Security deductions and benefits will change. See "Current
Numbers" in the "Subscribers Only" section for the latest data.
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1/1/11 |
Retirees:
January is the month when any employee retiring this year
should call the Social Security Administration [800]772-1213
to make an appointment to find out about retirement; it
could be to their advantage to start getting their benefits
now even if they aren't retiring until later in the year.
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1/17/11 |
M.L.
King Day: CTHRR's annual Employee Benefits Survey
shows that typically 22% of Connecticut employers will close
for a paid holiday. |
