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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


The Looming Marketplace Notices

September 25, 2013
With less than a month until October 1, many employers are facing…
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When Does an Employer Have to Provide a HIPAA Privacy Notice?

September 23, 2013
Sometimes our clients ask if NEO sends a HIPAA Privacy Notice…
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#FSA #HIPAA #HRA
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FAQ Implementation of Affordable Care Act

September 9, 2013
Set out below are additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)…
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Employers Cannot Ignore other ACA Provisions

September 4, 2013
Except taken from Article by Ilyse W. Schuman and Steven J. Friedman Even…
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Introducing BASIC Compliance: Meet your Compliance Team

September 4, 2013
Compliance – it's not a new concept, but with the evolving…
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Treasury Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriage Across State Lines

August 30, 2013
Background In June, the Supreme Court’s Windsor decision…
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#COBRA #DOMA #FSA #HRA
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DOL Clarifies Scope of Same-Sex Spouse FMLA Rights

August 14, 2013
Provided  by Larry Grudzien The Department of Labor (DOL)…
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New COBRA Qualifying Event Notice

August 13, 2013
In order to meet the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) new COBRA…
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HR Professionals at the Forefront of Sustainability

July 24, 2013
An increasing focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility…
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Dental Professionals Dissapointed with Affordable Care Act

July 16, 2013
There may be nothing to smile about when it comes to dental coverage…
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Paid Sick Time Coming to the Big Apple

July 11, 2013
Overriding Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto, the New York City…
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Supreme Court Finds Federal Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional

July 11, 2013
From the desk of Larry Grudzien, Attorney at Law. On June…
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BASIC's July Promo - FMLA Ease

July 9, 2013
BASIC's July Promo - FMLA Ease Free COBRA Administration for…
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Is It Time to Update Your BAA?

July 9, 2013
Article provided by Janet Palcko of NEO Administration Company.…
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Employer Mandate Delayed Until 2015

July 3, 2013
The Obama administration delayed the employer mandate of the…
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HHS Launches Consumer-Focused HealthCare.gov

June 24, 2013
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched…
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Will Consumers Find Bargains on Health Insurance Exchanges?

June 18, 2013
Article provided by the Chattanooga Times Free Press and the…
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PCORI Fees IRS Form 720 and Instructions

June 18, 2013
The Affordable Care Act imposes fees on issuers of specified…
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DOL Issues Another Set of FAQs

June 11, 2013
Amidst the confusion of PPACA compliance, additional information…
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Updated IRS Form 720 available for Health Plans to pay new ACA fee due July 31

June 10, 2013
From the desk of Larry Grudzien, Attorney at Law, is a very…
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