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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


Supreme Court Weighs in on ESOPs

August 29, 2014
Employee stock option plans (ESOPs) were conceived to be a "win-win"…
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FMLA Enforcement Initiative: Are you ready?

August 29, 2014
The Department of Labor is extremely busy in launching on-site…
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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Small Business Health Credit

August 28, 2014
Although many payroll and other employment provisions of the…
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Plan Sponsors Should Aviod Using Their Payroll Provider as Their 401(k) TPA

August 28, 2014
I stick to what I know, so I venture very little outside the…
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IRS Increases ACA's Affordability Percentages for 2015

August 5, 2014
On July 24, 2014, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2014-37…
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Hobby Lobby Case Puts the Supreme Court Focus on Religious Bias

July 25, 2014
As a reminder, in the case involving the Hobby Lobby retail…
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Curbing Employee Absence Abuse with BASIC

July 25, 2014
An employee's ability to sporadically take small increments of…
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Supreme Court: Inherited IRAs Don't Qualify for Bankruptcy Exemption

July 24, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court has held -- in a unanimous decision --…
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IRS Clarifies Its Position on Contributing to Employee Health Coverage

July 24, 2014
Last year, the IRS spelled out how it would treat employer contributions…
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FAQ regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act

July 21, 2014
Set out below is an additional Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)…
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FAQs Released About FMLA Leave and Same-Sex Spouses

July 18, 2014
1. Q. What regulatory change is the Department proposing? A.…
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Update on the IRA 'One Rollover a Year' Rule

June 26, 2014
The U.S. Tax Courtmade a controversial ruling in January that…
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Don't Become the Latest DOL Press Release: On-Site FMLA Investigations

June 26, 2014
The new Department of Labor FMLA Branch Chief is calling 2014…
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BASIC's Absence Management: Simplify & Improve Employer Administration

June 25, 2014
Managing multiple employee leaves can present a huge drain on…
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Is Severe Obesity Protected by the ADA? Some Courts Say 'Yes'

June 25, 2014
Last month, a U.S. District Court rejected an employer's petition…
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Amending the regulatory definition of spouse under the FMLA

June 23, 2014
Last year, in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court struck…
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Pre-tax individual healthcare premiums

June 16, 2014
Question:  Can an employer reimburse its employees for premiums…
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Instructions for filing the PCOR fees by July 31, 2014

June 4, 2014
IRS has issued a revised Form 720 and instructions for filing…
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IRS Releases Q&As on Reimbursing Individual Health Premiums

June 2, 2014
On May 13, 2014,  the IRS issued Q&A guidance restating the…
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Health Reform Questions: Enrolling in the Marketplace this Fall

May 27, 2014
Question:  I enrolled in my employer's group medical coverage…
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