BerniePortal HR Blog

Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    Employee Ghosting: What Is It and How Do You Put an End to It?
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | January 17, 2025

    Ghosting—when communication abruptly ceases without explanation—has become a common issue in the workplace. HR teams often face the fallout, which...

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    5 Key Employment Law Changes for 2025
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | January 15, 2025

    Each year, new state and local regulations take effect, and with a new administration coming into power, 2025 is set to bring significant changes for...

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    Understanding ACA Safe Harbor Codes
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | January 3, 2025

    Navigating Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be complex, especially when it comes to correctly using ACA Safe Harbor codes. These codes are...

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    2025 Biweekly Payroll Guide
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | December 19, 2024

    As we approach 2025, it's essential for HR professionals to plan for the upcoming year's payroll schedule. Understanding the number of pay periods...

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    HR Calendar 2025: Key Compliance Dates, Federal Holidays, & More
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | December 10, 2024

    From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2025.

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    How to File and Distribute Form 1095-C
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | December 9, 2024

    With the deadline for filing and distributing 1095-C forms approaching, staying organized and compliant is essential for both employers and...

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    What Is PTO?
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | December 6, 2024

    A strong paid time off (PTO) policy helps retain current talent and attract prospective candidates. Not to mention that employers also provide PTO as...

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    The Basics of Payroll Tax Withholding
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | December 4, 2024

    To employees, payroll may seem pretty straightforward. Employers, on the other hand, know how complicated payroll can get, especially when it comes...

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    How to Prepare for Open Enrollment
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | November 20, 2024

    For most organizations in the United States, Q4 means juggling the end of the fiscal year, a swarm of holiday PTO requests, and deadlines for yearly...

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