As the world continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic, we at BASIC are taking this opportunity to transition to a 100% remote workforce. The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, partners, clients, and communities has always been our top priority. The past few months have proven that we’re able to effectively provide our […]
Family Leave and Paid Sick Wages Reporting On July 9, 2020, the IRS released guidance requiring employers to report employee qualified paid sick and family leave wages provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). View the new IRS guidance here. Guidance Explained The intent of the employer reporting requirement under the notice is […]
DATE: Wed, Aug 05, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. BASIC’s proven expertise ensures consistent compliance that satisfies the requirements of […]
DATE: Thu, Jul 23, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. Employment attorney Allyson Terpsma will provide a refresher course on the […]
DATE: Thu, Jul 09, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. During this brief presentation BASIC’s Regional Director, Chris Eckert, will demonstrate […]
PCORI Fees BASIC is offering this alert about upcoming fees that apply to self-funded HRA Plans. As you may have heard, the fees payable by health insurers and self-funded plan sponsors to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) were extended on December 20, 2019, as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. […]
2021 HSA Limits The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2020-32 (2021 HSA limits), which provides the 2021 cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for HSAs, as required under Code Section 223(g). Many items have increased for 2021. Health Savings Accounts 2020 2021 Self-only coverage Self-only coverage annual minimum deductible $1,400 $1,400 Self-only coverage maximum out of […]
DATE: Tue, Jun 09, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. 1.0 HRCI & SHRM Employee engagement is one of the most […]
Some COBRA regulations have changed as part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 National Emergency. The Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service issued joint regulations on April 29, 2020, providing significant extensions of various deadlines applicable to employee benefit plans, especially group health plans. COBRA regulations are affected as well, including extending the […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning May 1. This I-9 policy is intended to account for the fact that many people are unable to renew their driver’s licenses or state ID cards at this time […]
