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What It Means If Your Health FSA Is Not An “Excepted Benefit”

September 14, 2012
An “excepted benefit”  is a label and classification that…
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Department of Labor Attempts to Make FMLA More Accessible

August 13, 2012
According to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division…
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The Supreme Court Adds Clarity to a Much Disputed Overtime Pay Issue

August 13, 2012
In a closely watched case, Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham…
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Healthcare Tax Changes that Remain in Place

August 13, 2012
On June 28, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of…
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Job Descriptions: A Smart Move -- But Only If Done Correctly

August 13, 2012
The benefits of having a good system of employee job descriptions…
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Six Issues for Businesses to Consider When Managing Remote Employees

August 13, 2012
Allowing employees to work from home can provide significant…
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New Version of BASIC Guru

July 23, 2012
For Immediate Release New Version of BASIC Guru Enables Agents,…
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Are You Prepared for a COBRA Audit?

July 18, 2012
After nearly a decade, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has…
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Business Values and the 'Baby Boomer Effect'

July 16, 2012
It has been estimated that in the next five years or so, more…
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Five Common and Avoidable FMLA Mistakes

July 16, 2012
Below are five mistakes that Chris Stoddard, BASIC's FMLA Specialist,…
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The Necessities of a Safety Manual

July 16, 2012
Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment…
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Employees Can Still Save on Health Care Expenses With a Second FSA!

June 27, 2012
Starting in 2013, there is a new limit of $2,500 on the pre-tax…
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Possible Upcoming Changes to FSA & HSA

June 14, 2012
Recent developments may change FSA's and HSA's to be more advantageous…
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2013 HSA Healthplan Minimums and Contribution Maximums

June 14, 2012
IRS released Notice 2012-40 which provides guidance on the effective…
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Workplace Political Expressions

June 14, 2012
According to the HR Support Center March 2012 poll, 78% of respondents…
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JOBS Act Aims to Spur Business Growth

June 14, 2012
The new JOBS Act -- the acronym for the Jumpstart Our Business…
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Becoming a Great Place to Work: It’s Not About the Money

June 14, 2012
"It is easy to understand why companies have focused on... pay,…
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FAQs Released on Summary of Benefits and Coverage

May 24, 2012
May 2012 Set out below are additional Frequently Asked Questions…
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Workplace Water Cooler Rumors

April 10, 2012
April 2012 Many employers using technology understand…
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The Necessities of a Safety Manual

April 10, 2012
April 2012 Employers are responsible for providing a safe…
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