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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


Cracking Down on Insurance Companies, Protecting Consumers

February 13, 2012
By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services http://www.healthcare.gov/blog/2012/01/ratereview01122012.html The…
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IRS Mileage Rates for 2012 Announced

February 13, 2012
The IRS has issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used…
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Health Reform Questions: New Health FSA $2,500 Limit for 2013

February 13, 2012
Health care reform imposes a new $2,500 limit on…
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Health Reform Questions: Form W-2 Reporting

February 13, 2012
February 2012  In meeting the new Form W-2 Reporting requirements,…
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The Payroll Tax Holiday Will Last (at Least) Another Two Months

January 23, 2012
January 2012 The "payroll tax holiday," which was scheduled…
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Managing Risks When Laws Don't Keep Up with Technology

January 23, 2012
January 2012 Back in 1998, many people were first discovering…
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Say Goodbye to Payroll Hassles

January 23, 2012
According to IRS statistics, approximately 33% of all employers…
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Interview Bias Impacting Hiring Decisions

January 23, 2012
January 2012 Interview Bias Impacting Hiring Decisions Seasonal…
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Instructions: How to Complete Part 1 of Form 8889 for 2011

January 23, 2012
January 2012 Every year, we receive numerous questions…
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Common Questions Under the Healthcare Reform Laws- Part 11

December 8, 2011
December 2011 Under the Healthcare Reform laws, which individuals…
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FMLA Dashboard Release

December 8, 2011
December 2011 FMLA DASHBOARD RELEASE DETAILS Landing Page Layout…
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What Payroll Could be Costing You

December 8, 2011
    December 2011 Payroll is a critical procedure…
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The IRS Announces Tax Relief for Misclassified Workers

December 8, 2011
December 2011 On September 21, 2011, The IRS announced a new…
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A Board of Directors or an Advisory Board for Your Business?

December 8, 2011
December 2011 To survive and thrive in a competitive marketplace,…
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FSA Tools: Mobile Apps and Videos

November 10, 2011
November 2011 FSA Mobile Apps: Coming Soon for some of our…
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Judge Rules Ohio-based Cascom Employees Misclassified as Independent Contractors, Denied Overtime pay in Suit Brought by US Labor Department

November 10, 2011
November 2011 Judge rules Ohio-based Cascom employees misclassified…
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Common Compliance Questions- Part 13

November 10, 2011
November 2011 October 7, 2011 If the employee fails to pay…
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What Retaliation Could Cost You: Alcazar-Anselmo v. City of Chicago

November 10, 2011
November 2011 Alcazar-Anselmo v. City of Chicago: What Retaliation…
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The U.S. DOL's Smartphone App...Made for Your Employees, Part II

October 10, 2011
The U.S. DOL's Smartphone App...Made for Your Employees, Part…
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6 Reasons Why Your Company Needs an Employee Wellness Program

October 10, 2011
6 Reasons Why Your Company Needs and Employee Wellness Program October…
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