Ask the Experts: Job-Related Training

Employers generally must pay for mandatory job-related training but not for voluntary training outside work hours that doesn’t directly benefit the employee’s current role.

Ask the Experts: When to Tell Staff About Law Changes

Unsure about informing employees of employment law changes? Employers must stay updated on legal changes, but informing all employees might not be necessary. Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of sharing this information with your team and discover best practices for compliance.

Ask the Experts: Deductions & Exempt Employees

Need help navigating exempt employee deductions? Our Employee Benefits include access to HR experts who can answer your questions on FLSA compliance & deductions. Ensure you’re following wage & hour laws.

Ask the Experts: HR Compliance Tips & Advice

Our Employee Benefits customers receive access to the Mineral HR and compliance platform. Mineral goes beyond just tools, offering direct access to certified HR experts. We make a selection of expert answers to common questions available to all of our clients. Question: We have two employees who openly dislike each other. How can we help […]

Did you know? Exclusive services for our benefits clients.

At IMA, we are committed to providing unparalleled benefits to our clients and provide access to Mineral, an advanced online platform designed to assist you with all of your HR processes.  Mineral is your gateway to a robust suite of HR resources and expert guidance.  Here is what you can expect: HR Compliance Library: Stay […]

6 Questions on Dependent Care Spending Accounts

School’s out! Summer is here, and it’s the time of year when working parents have questions about using their Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCSAs). Are summer camp expenses eligible? What about day versus overnight camps? Employers and benefit advisors want to be ready with answers about this valuable benefit program. The following are the top […]

Does the FLSA Final Rule Apply to All Overtime Exemptions?

Most of the attention with the recently-released Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) final rule for “white collar” overtime exemption focused on the change in the salary threshold for positions related to administrative, professional and executive exemptions. But what about the other FLSA job categories, such as salespeople or computer professionals, to name a few? Does […]