Is Your Compass Set?

Navigating Your Business through the Affordable Care Act 

Coming soon to a Chamber of Commerce near you!
 

Join us with your local Chamber of Commerce for an informational session on ACA for the small business owner.  "Navigating Your Business through the Affordable Care Act" will focus on the rules, tax benefits currently available, and resources for the future.   

Is it Vacation or Paid Time Off?

Traditionally, employers offered separate paid time off benefits to employees, such as paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.  However, in the past decade, many companies have moved to a more flexible Paid Time Off or “PTO” benefit that incorporates all policies into one all-inclusive PTO plan.

The debate as to whether employers benefit from offering PTO  verses separate vacation, sick and personal leave plans is constantly being researched.  In an effort to assist employers in making an informed decision in this regard, below are some advantages and disadvantages of combining the company’s separate paid time off benefits into a single Paid Time-Off (PTO) plan.