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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


Know the EEOC: Employment Opportunity for All

August 22, 2017
Discrimination in the workplace can be a very sensitive topic…
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Consumer-Driven Healthcare – HSAs in Harmony with FSAs and HRAs

August 10, 2017
Taking the Mystery Out of the Rules About Pairing a High Deductible…
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#FSA #HRA #HSA
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Failure to Recognize FMLA: The First of Five Common FMLA Mistakes

July 24, 2017
A recent case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District…
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Is This Your Situation: Investigating the Advantages of In-House or Outsourcing Payroll

July 24, 2017
As fulfilled and engaged as your employees may be with their…
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New Commuter Benefit- uberPOOL Now Accepts WEX Debit Cards

July 24, 2017
Attention BASIC Commuter Clients: WEX Health payment cards are…
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New Limits on HSA's & BASIC's New HSA@AnyBank Service

June 19, 2017
The IRS has recently issued Revenue Procedure 2017-37, which…
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Payroll and Tax Issues in Healthcare Companies

June 19, 2017
Healthcare companies are faced with some of the most complex…
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HRA

Is Your Health and Welfare Plan Compliant?

June 19, 2017
Plans with more than 100 participants on the first day of the…
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#5500 #ERISA #Wrap SPD
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More than Just FMLA

May 18, 2017
Paid FMLA, STD, ADA, RTW. Perhaps you have heard these acronyms…
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Why Switching Payroll Companies Mid-Year is Easy

May 18, 2017
Are You Having Payroll Problems? As an employer, nothing can…
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Arizona Proposition 206: Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave

May 4, 2017
On November 8, 2016, Arizona voters passed Proposition 206, the…
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Introducing BASIC's HSA@AnyBank

April 21, 2017
BASIC is excited to announce a new option for our HSA Administration,…
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Avoiding Costly COBRA Mistakes

April 21, 2017
In the world of HR, acronyms pervade. COBRA is just one of the…
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#COBRA #DOL
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Form W-2/SSN Data Theft: Information for Businesses and Payroll Service Providers

April 10, 2017
Form W-2/SSN Data Theft: Information for Businesses and Payroll…
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Streamlined FMLA Tracking & Technology

March 31, 2017
BASIC is proud to announce the new version release of our proprietary…
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The Struggle with Intermittent FMLA

March 7, 2017
FMLA intermittent leave can be quite the challenge for HR professionals…
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4 Things Business Owners Must Know About Payroll Tax

March 7, 2017
1. Extra compensation must be carefully timed. Incentivizing…
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How Employee Assistance Programs Can Help

March 7, 2017
Employee assistance programs are worksite-based programs and…
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Reap the Benefits of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

March 7, 2017
In December 2015, President Barack Obama signed an extension…
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An Employer's Guide to COBRA

March 7, 2017
Losing their jobs can be a big financial hit for employees, but…
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#COBRA
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