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HR News

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.


HR News & Articles


COVID-19
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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

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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


DOL Revisits Overtime Rule in Proposal

March 27, 2019
On March 7, the Department of Labor released a proposed rule…
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#DOL #OvertimeRules #Regulations
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The FMLA assistance with the Ease you’ve been waiting for...

March 27, 2019
The ever-changing leave management landscape is proving to be…
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#Compliance #FMLA
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FSA: Flexible Spending Accounts – What employers need to know

March 27, 2019
What is an FSA? A flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer…
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#FlexibleSpendingAccount #FSA
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Have You Heard about BASIC’s Free Webinars?

March 5, 2019
It’s true, some of the best things in life are free. Here at…
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#Webinar
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New Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act

February 26, 2019
On September 5th, 2018 the Michigan Legislature adopted the…
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#MI Sick Time
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Volunteer Time Off: A New Type of PTO

February 7, 2019
Volunteer time off is when an employer provides employees with…
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#PTO #VolunteerTimeOff #VTO
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Costly Common COBRA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

February 5, 2019
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#COBRA #COBRA Mistakes
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Employee Achievement

HR Highlights of 2018

February 1, 2019
January: With one year until the current wellness regulations…
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#2018 #HR
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Cafeteria Plan Election Changes

January 29, 2019
The New Year is here! That means calendar-year cafeteria plans…
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#Cafeteria Plans #FSA Flexible Spending Account
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IRS Issues a New Form W-4

January 3, 2019
There was much discussion about a completely new Form W-4 in…
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#IRS #W-4
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An Overview of Wage Garnishments

January 2, 2019
A wage garnishment is a legal process that requires an employer…
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The 2018 Tax Wrap-Up

December 31, 2018
The tax reform passed at the end of 2017 runs to about 70,000…
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Qualified Small Employer HRAs Are Our Specialty

December 27, 2018
Since the long awaited passing of the 21st Century Cures Act…
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#HRA #QSEHRA
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IRS Releases New Cost-of-Living Adjusted Limits and PCORI Fees for 2019

December 7, 2018
Most people are aware that there are annual increases in Social…
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#IRS #PCORI
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ACA & the IRS – Pay or Play Penalties are here and most likely to stay.

December 6, 2018
The IRS is issuing ACA proposed Penalty Notices to employers.…
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#ACA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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New AZ miniCOBRA

December 5, 2018
Starting January 1st, 2019, small employers in Arizona offering…
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#Arizona #COBRA #Compliance #miniCOBRA #stateCOBRA
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The IRS has just extended the ACA Form 1095 Deadline

December 3, 2018
Deadline for Furnishing Employee Statements Extended from January…
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#ACA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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Benefit Plan Limits Announced for 2019

November 15, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service announced in Revenue Procedure 2018-57…
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#FSA #HRA #QSEHRA
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IRS Updates PCORI Fee

November 6, 2018
In Notice 2018-85, the IRS that the adjusted applicable amount…
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#HRA #IRS #PCORI
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Investigating the Advantages of Outsourcing Payroll

November 1, 2018
As fulfilled and engaged as your employees may be with their…
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#Outsourcing #Payroll #Timekeeping
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