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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
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 Rising Cost Of Healthcare: What Is Causing It And What Can Your Business Do To Cut These Costs?

October 1, 2010
Published October 2010 Health care costs have been increasing…
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BASIC's Quiz Series - Test Your FSA Knowledge

October 1, 2010
Published October 2010 Choose the most correct answer for…
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Independent Contractors: Costly If Misclassified

October 1, 2010
Published October 2010 During times of economic downturn,…
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New HRA Technology

October 1, 2010
Published October 2010 BASIC is pleased to announce new technology…
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Controlling Your Employee Turnover Costs

September 1, 2010
Published September 2010 Excessive or avoidable employee turnover…
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Test Your Payroll Knowledge

September 1, 2010
Published September 2010 Please choose the best answer.  The…
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FMLA Continues To Be A Challenge: The Best Practices For Employers

September 1, 2010
Published September 2010   Authored by: Joe Aitchison, SPHR BASIC…
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BASIC Receives 4th Consecutive Inc. 5000 Award

August 1, 2010
  Published August 2010 BASIC has recently received an…
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Test Your FMLA Knowledge

August 1, 2010
Published August 2010 Please choose the best answer. The correct…
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Rules Released On External Appeal Process

August 1, 2010
Published August 2010 Yesterday, the Obama Administration…
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FSA Account: What Happens in an Asset Sale or Acquisition?

July 27, 2010
Nothing in Code §125 or the IRS cafeteria plan regulations…
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FMLA Leave Rights Expanded

July 1, 2010
Published July 2010 Wage and Hour Division - June 22, 2010 On…
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Healthcare Reform Amends FLSA To Require Breastfeeding Breaks

July 1, 2010
Published July 2010 With the recent passage of the Healthcare…
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Healthcare Reform Resources

July 1, 2010
Published July 2010 BASIC has recently launched a free webpage…
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Test Your COBRA Knowledge

July 1, 2010
Published July 2010 The COBRA quiz is below.  It may be easiest…
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Termination Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make Part 2

July 1, 2010
Published July 2010 If you haven't read Part 1 of this article,…
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COBRA for FSAs and HRAs

June 10, 2010
Is A Health Reimbursement Account Subject to COBRA? You bet!…
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#COBRA #FSA #HRA
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Consumer Driven Health Plans Can Lower Your Overall Healthcare Costs

June 1, 2010
Published June 2010 Over the past few years, more employers…
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Termination Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make: Part 1

June 1, 2010
Published June 2010 There are few decisions an employer makes…
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COBRA Subsidy Extended Through May 31st

May 1, 2010
Published May 2010 Congress recently passed the Continuing…
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