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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


IRS Issues New Guidance for Calculating Wage Levies

September 5, 2018
IRS wage levies are sent to the tax debtor's employer via Form…
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#IRS Regulations #IRS Wage Calculations
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ACA Reporting in 2018

August 22, 2018
In todays Failure to comply with ACA reporting requirements can…
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#ACACoverage2018 #ACAElevate #ACARegulations
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The Benefits of an FSA

August 22, 2018
What health and savings benefits do you offer your employees? Nowadays,…
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#FlexibleSpendingAccount #FSA
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HSA Changes Are on the Horizon

July 27, 2018
On Wednesday, July 25th, the House of Representatives passed…
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#Congress #HSA
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Taking Charge of HR Issues at Doctors' Offices

July 19, 2018
Everyone knows there is a big nursing shortfall, but, due to…
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#HR #Medical
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The 2018 1040 Form Shortened

July 19, 2018
The 2018 draft version of IRS form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income…
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#IRS #Taxes
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6 Inspiring TED Talks to Watch Today

July 19, 2018
Are you looking for some inspiration today? TedTalks are a great…
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#TED
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Importance of COBRA Outsourcing

July 19, 2018
Nowadays, you can have many of your HR functions outsourced to…
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#COBRA #Outsourcing #TPA
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4 Resume-Reviewing Mistakes You're Probably Making

June 21, 2018
A quick Google search for "resume mistakes" will land you in…
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#Hiring #Resume
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Best Practices: FMLA Call-In Procedures

June 21, 2018
Nowadays, it’s common for businesses to have an employee absence…
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#Call-in #FMLA
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BASIC is Excited to Announce Our New Website Coming Soon!

June 21, 2018
On Monday, July 2nd BASIC will be unveiling a brand new website!…
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#BASIC News #Website
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The Importance of a Wrap SPD with Regard to ERISA

June 21, 2018
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#DOL #ERISA #Wrap SPD
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IRS Releases Affordability Rate for 2019

June 12, 2018
IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34, which increases the affordability…
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#ACA #IRS
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Free Webinar: The Interaction of HRA, FSA, and HSA

June 8, 2018
Sep 12 - 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT 1.0 HRCI & SHRM CE Credits Register…
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#FSA #HRA #HSA #Webinar
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Employee Record Retention: Are You Keeping Records Long Enough?

May 17, 2018
Keeping accurate and comprehensive employee records is an enormously…
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#HR #Record Retention
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Making a Mid-year Payroll Switch Doesn’t Have to be Difficult

May 17, 2018
Traditionally, business owners switch payroll providers at the…
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#Payroll
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Dependent Verification

Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased

May 17, 2018
BASIC Compliance Alert Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased…
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#HSA #IRS
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Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

May 17, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed at the tail end of 2017, included…
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#FMLA #IRS #TCJA
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IRS Releases Adjustments and Maximum HSA Contribution 2019

May 11, 2018
The IRS has just issued Revenue Procedure 2018-30, which provides…
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#HSA #IRS
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HRA Administration

Why You Really Want High Employee Engagement

April 19, 2018
The concept of employee engagement is complex because it manifests…
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#Employee Engagement
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