The Long-Term Care Act, passed in May of 2019, mandates a new uncapped 0.58% payroll tax on employee wages. The tax will create a Long-Term Care Trust Fund to fund the Long-Term Services and Support Trust Program. The program will help supplement long-term care costs, such as assisted living expenses, for Washington residents meeting certain criteria for up to $36,500. Employers who have employees in Washington should start planning for this upcoming payroll tax, with implementation starting on January 1, 2022.

Employers need to stay knowledgeable and updated on the Long-Term Care Act to ensure they comply with the tax deductions and can answer employee questions. At this webinar, we’ll discuss the key compliance items, employer requirements & obligations, program eligibility, opting-in and opting-out, penalties for non-compliance, and actions that employers and employees should take.

Equinox FOCUS events are free educational webinars to help business leaders stay informed on the latest and most relevant business topics. Participants who register for our webinars will be added to our monthly e-newsletter. You are welcome to opt-out at any time.

As the pandemic wanes, employers are noticing changes in employee turnover along with a lower labor supply. Before the pandemic, employers had it easier when trying to search for talent. Now, employers are challenged with filling empty positions. According to an article from CNBC, 1 in 4 workers is considering resigning from their jobs after the pandemic ends. Why are employees leaving their jobs, and what can employers do to address the possible employee “mass exodus” of workers? We’ll cover these concerns, along with addressing how to manage the balance between meeting business objectives while also taking into account the employee’s perspective and needs to encourage employee retention.

Equinox FOCUS events are free educational webinars to help business leaders stay informed on the latest and most relevant business topics. Participants who register for our webinars will be added to our monthly e-newsletter. You are welcome to opt-out at any time.

To keep your business growing and running successfully, you need to critically analyze your business performance and evolve for changing needs. In preparation for a successful 2022, we’ll discuss what to look out for when analyzing your business’ performance, assessing your core activities and efficiencies, how to decide if changes are warranted, budgeting considerations, and essential planning items to factor into your business plan to better achieve your goals.

Equinox FOCUS events are free educational webinars to help business leaders stay informed on the latest and most relevant business topics. Participants who register for our webinars will be added to our monthly e-newsletter. You are welcome to opt-out at any time.