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Explore the BASIC blog to read about important HR news and other Human Resources topics including regulatory updates, employee benefits discussion, employer tips, and so much more.


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COVID-19
All/American Rescue Plan/Employee Benefits/FFCRA & FMLA/Legislative Updates
how does FMLA intermittent leave work
December 14, 2022/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

September 26, 2022/by Linda Chanthaboune

Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC

burnout
July 20, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 2

when does FMLA start
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

When Does FMLA Start? Pro-tips for Employers to Avoid Lawsuits and Penalties

employee burnout
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 1

difference between hra and fsa
August 23, 2021/by Simon Carlson

What’s the Difference Between HRA and FSA?

paid leave credit
August 10, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Paid Leave Credit for Providing Leave Related to COVID-19 Vaccine – IRS Update for Employers

June 11, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Webinar – 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: COBRA Compliance and ARPA Regulations

irs guidance on cobra
June 8, 2021/by Simon Carlson

New IRS Guidance on COBRA Premium Subsidy

May 20, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Treasury Releases Much Anticipated COBRA Direction

September 26, 2022/by Linda Chanthaboune

Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC

DATE: Wed, Nov 02, 2022 TIME: 2:00pm EDT to 2:45 pm EDT Register…
burnout
July 20, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 2

employee burnout
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 1

custom employee benefits
April 22, 2022/by Simon Carlson

What Benefits Do Employees Actually Want? Custom Employee Benefits Can Help

employee fringe benefits
November 18, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Employee Fringe Benefits Could Set You Apart in the Hiring Landscape

how does FMLA intermittent leave work
December 14, 2022/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

when does FMLA start
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

When Does FMLA Start? Pro-tips for Employers to Avoid Lawsuits and Penalties

fmla requirements
April 20, 2021/by Simon Carlson

FMLA Requirements Under the ARPA of 2021

ffcra benefits
December 28, 2020/by Simon Carlson

BASIC Alert: FFCRA Update

how does FMLA intermittent leave work
October 14, 2020/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

April 30, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan

President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
flex plan
March 31, 2021/by Simon Carlson

FSA Plan Provisions & Clarifications in January Stimulus Bill

cfra
December 21, 2020/by Simon Carlson

BASIC Alert: Changes to CFRA Effective 1/1/21

form 5500 filing deadline
April 23, 2020/by Simon Carlson

Certain Form 5500 Filing Deadline Extensions Granted by IRS

cares act faq
April 10, 2020/by Simon Carlson

CARES Act FAQ: Over-The-Counter Drugs & Medicines


4 Steps to Building an Effective Team

October 1, 2019
Leaders cannot succeed without a strong team behind them. This…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #commonmistakes #Employee Engagement #Employer Tips #HCM #HR Mistakes
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How to Move to Paperless Payroll

September 30, 2019
Paperless payroll is a paper-free payroll process that has become…
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#BASIC Payroll #Payroll #Timekeeping #Payroll
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All About Fringe Benefits and Taxes

September 27, 2019
The IRS defines fringe benefits as "a form of pay (including…
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#Benefits #FlexibleSpendingAccount #FSA
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ACA, affordable care act

BASIC Offers Important ACA Compliance Reminders for 2019

September 26, 2019
It is well-known that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes strict…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #affordablecareact #Compliance #filing
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3 Signs It's Time to Update Your Benefits Technology

August 26, 2019
According to a 2018 report by the Harvard Business Review, 51…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC Payroll #Outsourcing technology
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Doctor's Note: Can An Employer Ask for One?

August 23, 2019
Generally, an employer can ask employees for a doctor's note…
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#Compliance #FMLA #leavemanagement #Outsourcing
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hr outsourcing

The HR Outsourcing Ecosystem Every Employer Needs

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August 22, 2019
HR outsourcing could be the answer for your company's growth.…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC Payroll #Compliance #Outsourcing
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BASIC Flex: Not Your Average FSA Plan

August 21, 2019
Employers know an attractive benefits package is important to…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #FSA #Healthcare
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Webinar: New HRAs Final Regulations – ICHRA & EBHRA

August 19, 2019
You can view the recording for this ICHRA webinar at this link. You…
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#EBHRA #HRA #ICHRA #Webinar
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Webinar: BASIC Payroll and Web-Based Timekeeping

August 15, 2019
DATE: Wed, Oct 23, 2019 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#BASIC Payroll #Demo #Timekeeping #Payroll
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human resources demotion

Three Things to Know Before Demoting an Employee

August 7, 2019
Employee demotions occur for various reasons, including: …
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#BASIC HR Solutions #HR Assist #HR Mistakes
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data privacy

Cybersecurity and the Importance of Data Privacy

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August 6, 2019
Cybersecurity — especially data privacy — is one of the biggest…
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#HIPAA #HR #Outsourcing
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harassment

What All Employers Should Know About Workplace Harassment

August 2, 2019
Every employee deserves to work in an environment free from discrimination,…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Compliance #HR Assist harassment
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webinar

Free Webinar: BASIC COBRA Administration

July 30, 2019
DATE: Thu, Aug 08, 2019 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#COBRA #Compliance #Webinar
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IRS webpage

IRS Lowers Affordability Rate to 9.78 Percent for 2020

July 24, 2019
The IRS has announced Revenue Procedure 2019-29, which lowers…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #affordablecareact #IRS
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aca affordable care act, cadillac tax

House of Representatives Votes to Repeal ACA "Cadillac Tax" Provision

July 18, 2019
On Wednesday July 17th, the House of Representatives voted to…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #FSA #HRA #Tax
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family and medical leave act

BASIC Shares 3 Frequent FMLA Mistakes Employers Should Avoid

July 17, 2019
Managing FMLA in-house is complicated and full of risk. Overwhelming…
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#commonmistakes #Employer Tips #FMLA #leavemanagement
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It’s Form 5500 Filing Season. Have You Filed Yet?

June 28, 2019
Who Must File a Form 5500? Plans with more than 100 participants…
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#DOL #ERISA #filing #HR
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w4 tax form

IRS Issues Draft of New Form W-4

June 27, 2019
As expected, the IRS has published a draft of a radically revised Form…
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FMLA leave

FMLA Leave Common Mistakes and How BASIC Makes It Simple!

June 24, 2019
Managing FMLA leave in-house is complicated and full of risk.…
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#commonmistakes #Employer Tips #FMLA #leavemanagement
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