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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.


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


wrap spd

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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Have Service Employees? Here's How to Use the Tip Credit

April 19, 2018
How the Tip Credit Works The Fair Labor Standards Act says…
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#FLSA #Service Industry #Tax Credit
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HR Assist

FMLA Outsourcing is on the Rise

April 19, 2018
The leave management landscape for 2018 is shifting, is your…
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#FMLA #Outsourcing #Third Party
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Updated Department of Labor Rules: Disability Claims Procedures

April 19, 2018
On January 1st, 2018, the Department of Labor updated their rules…
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#Disability #DOL #ERISA
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COBRA: Now is a Good Time to Look Back

March 21, 2018
COBRA generally applies to all private-sector group health plans…
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#COBRA
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The Complete Compliance Package Every Employer Needs

March 21, 2018
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added to the already overwhelming…
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#ACA #Compliance #ERISA
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IRS Issues Updated Withholding Calculator and Form W-4

March 21, 2018
Feb. 28,2018- The IRS has provided an updated calculator to help…
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#IRS #Withholding
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HSA Family Contribution decreased for 2018

March 8, 2018
Today, IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-10  which modifies…
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#HSA #IRS
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DOL Updates Employer CHIP Notice

March 1, 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its model notice…
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#CHIP #DOL
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Talent Strategy: Hiring Right the First Time with Behavioral Questions

February 27, 2018
You're in the market for a new superstar for your business but…
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#Hiring
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How Do 125 Plans and HSAs Work Together?

February 27, 2018
A cafeteria plan is a reimbursement plan governed by IRS Section…
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#125 Plan #HSA #IRS
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Timekeeping

BASIC HCM: All in One Solution

February 27, 2018
In a world where files can be automatically backed up to “the…
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#HCM #HR
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