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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
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

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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


New Feature Release: Leave Management Employee Portal

February 21, 2018
BASIC Announces New Feature Release: Leave Management Employee…
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#FMLA
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Reasons for Debit Card Declines at the Merchant Point of Sale

January 17, 2018
No one expects their benefit debit card for FSA, HRA, and/or…
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#FSA #HRA #HSA
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Standard Mileage Rates for 2018 Are Up

January 17, 2018
The IRS has issued the 2018 optional standard mileage rates used…
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#IRS
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Rob Hayes

BASIC Appoints Robert Hayes as New President & CEO

January 9, 2018
Portage, Michigan. – January 8, 2018 – BASIC (Benefit Administrative…
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#BASIC News #CEO
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Deadline for Furnishing Statements Extended from January 31 to March 2

December 28, 2017
IRS Notice 2018-06: Deadline for Furnishing Statements Extended…
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#ACA #IRS
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Reducing Your Company’s Bottom Line: Dependent Eligibility Audits

December 21, 2017
Rising costs make health care into a make-or-break issue for…
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#ACA #Dependent Verification #ERISA
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The Right Way To Adjust Salary Scales: Cost of Labor vs. Cost of Living

December 21, 2017
  When you decide how much to budget for pay increases…
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#Labor #Payroll #Salary
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Social Security Administration Corrects Its Taxable Amount

December 21, 2017
In October, the Social Security Administration made its usual…
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#SSA
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Terminations without Consideration: The Fifth of Five Common FMLA Mistakes

November 20, 2017
Terminating FMLA eligible employees can have destructive consequences…
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#ADA #FMLA
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New Form I-9 Is Now Mandatory

November 20, 2017
New revisions to employment eligibility verification went into…
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#I-9 #USCIS
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Use Family-Friendly Benefits to Attract and Retain Key Employees

November 20, 2017
Family-friendly benefits are a new concept to attract and retain…
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#Benefits #Family
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BASIC's Human Capital Management Solution: HCM 2.0

November 20, 2017
BASIC is proud to present the newest version of our human capital…
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#HCM #HR #Payroll
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BASIC ACA Alert-IRS Enforcement of ACA Penalties for 2015 Reporting Year

November 20, 2017
Beginning as soon at the end of 2017, the IRS has stated that…
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#ACA #IRS
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Mike Stoddard Interview by Community In Schools

November 14, 2017
Community In Schools (CIS) Kalamazoo recently interviewed Mike…
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#CIS #Kalamazoo #Mike
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ACA Penalties for 2017

November 8, 2017
Employer Penalties for Noncompliance with ACA Information Reporting The…
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BASIC HQ 2017 Holiday Schedule

November 1, 2017
BASIC's Headquarters (Portage, MI) and Arizona offices…
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The ACA Lives – Its Reporting and Filing Requirements Do Too

October 23, 2017
With the collapse of the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill, senate…
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Failure to Track FMLA Time Properly: The Fourth of Five Common FMLA Mistakes

October 23, 2017
For many workers, FMLA leave is a necessity, so it’s extremely…
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IRS Updates Its Per Diem Rates

October 23, 2017
The IRS has released an annual notice that lists and explains…
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How to Manage Flexible Schedules

October 23, 2017
Work-from-home options are becoming big-ticket items in the battle…
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