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Top 10 Most Common Employer Violations of FMLA

“Top 10 most common employer violations of FMLA” as identified by the Department of Labor (DOL). Failure to notify the employee of FMLA rights. Failure to notify the employees that leave counted towards the employee’s 12-week entitlement. Counting FMLA leave against the company’s absentee policy for disciplinary purposes. Taking disciplinary action against employee for using […]

HSA Limits Announced for 2014

IRS has just issued Revenue Procedure 2013-25, which provides the 2014 cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for HSAs, as required under Code Section 223(g). Most contribution limits and the out-of-pocket amounts have been increased for 2014. The deductible amount limits have not changed. HSA Contribution Amounts 2013           2014  Coverage Levels $3,250       $3,300   Individual $6,450       $6,550   Family […]

Buried in Tax Paperwork? What Can You Throw Away?

Once you file your 2012 tax return, you can clear away some of the paperwork cluttering up your files. But save essential records that can protect you during an IRS audit, help you collect a future refund or assist you with filing next year. What records do you have to keep and which ones can […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BASIC & NEO

BASIC & NEO Administration Company Deliver Strengthened HR, FMLA & Payroll Solutions Portage, Michigan – May 6, 2013 Leveraging twenty-four years of experience, BASIC has strengthened its position as a national HR industry leader by becoming a majority partner of NEO Administration Company in Akron, Ohio. BASIC’s guiding principle “People Helping People” aligns perfectly with […]

Workplace Violence: Awareness & Prevention

There is nothing more basic to the safety and well-being of the workplace than keeping it violence-free. This truth has been tragically spotlighted over the past months and while human behavior is inherently difficult to predict, it is within our ranks where we have the greatest opportunity to prevent such attacks on the peace, safety, […]

The Numbers Behind the Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act is coming. Is your company ready? It is vital that your organization prepares now for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that goes into effect in 2014. Requirements for employers and eligibility for employees will both be based on data from 2013. While sorting through all the information may be […]

The Fifth Third HSA Mobile Application for Consumers is Now Available!

The HSA mobile application is free but standard data rates from your mobile phone carrier may apply.  From the mobile app account holders can:   View total available balance View investment balance View available cash View pending and processed contributions (deposits) View pending and completed distributions (withdrawals)   The HSA mobile application is a great […]

Turkey Season!

It’s turkey season in Michigan and our feathered friends have been putting on quite a show the last couple weeks. Lots of strutting at Bishop’s Bog! We are fortunate to have our corporate office in Portage, Michigan adjacent to Bishop’s Bog. We have a great view of deer, turkey and a wide variety of birds. […]

View from our Flex Department

We are fortunate to have our corporate office in Portage, Michigan adjacent to Bishop’s Bog. We have a great view of deer, turkey and a wide variety of birds. Bishop’s Bog Preserve is another natural treasure of the City of Portage. This 152-acre preserve is the largest “relict” bog in Southern Michigan. Ancient and untouched, […]