Here’s what you need to know about the Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure filing

It is almost time for the Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing. Massachusetts law requires employers to file a HIRD form on an annual basis containing information about employer sponsored insurance.

Let’s take a look at your November activities to ensure a smooth Year End!

We just have a couple of months left till the end of the year, so it’s important for you to know the detailed information about these Year-End tasks, visit and bookmark the ADP TotalSource Year-End & Quarter Close Guide.

Applicable Large Employers need to file their ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C

Employers with an average of at least 50 full-time employees (including full-time equivalents) in the prior calendar year (2023) (Applicable Large Employers or “ALEs”) need to file ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS.

9 Mistakes to Avoid with Exempt Employees

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay most employees overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek (some states require overtime in additional situations). The FLSA allows for exemptions from the overtime requirement for certain employees who work in administrative, professional, and executive jobs (known as "exempt" employees).

ADP + American Heart Association team up for “World Restart a Heart Day”

ADP TotalSource® is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Nation of Lifesavers initiative. To mark “World Restart a Heart Day” on Oct. 16, you and your U.S.-based employees can join the AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers and learn about CPR in the ADP Mobile app by watching a 60-second video and completing a 4-item assessment to receive a Nation of Lifesavers badge.

Don’t forget about pay for waiting time & on-call time

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount employees should receive in pay cannot be determined accurately without knowing the number of hours worked. This can be especially tricky when the employee has waiting time or on-call time during the workweek. To help you navigate these situations, here’s a summary of the federal rules and guidance.

Probationary Periods- FAQs & Common Misconceptions

Employers sometimes use "probationary periods" when hiring new employees or promoting employees into a new position. The probationary period is used as a time to assess whether the new hire or newly promoted employee is a good fit for the position. Typically, probationary periods range from three to six months.

New Overtime Exemption Rule- FAQs

In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will increase the minimum salary amount required to be paid to certain employees in order for these employees to be considered exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay requirements. As a result of the final rule, the minimum salary required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from overtime under federal law increased on July 1, 2024 and will increase again on Jan. 1, 2025

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Dashboard Webinar for Applicable Large Employers (ALE)

Haven’t checked your ACA Dashboard lately? Let’s get you on track!

Join us to learn how ADP TotalSource® integrates your company’s data and provides an ACA Compliance Dashboard to assist your business with Compliance and Annual IRS Affordable Care Act Reporting. The Dashboard is also a tool intended to assist you with monitoring your ACA compliance.

California OSHA Introduces Workplace Violence Prevention Program

Effective July 1, 2024, most California employers must take steps to prevent workplace violence. This summary outlines the key requirements of Senate Bill 553.

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