Bretton Chatham

Bretton is an aPHR-certified member of the Marketing Team at Bernard Health. He writes about HR, compliance, and benefits solutions.
Bretton Chatham
    Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 11, 2022

    Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance...

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    Exempt or Not: Do You Have to Classify Some Employees as Hourly?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 8, 2022

    Along with classifying employees as part-time or full-time, employers are also required by federal law to correctly distinguish between exempt and...

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    What is Evidence of Insurability (EOI)?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 4, 2022

    Due to HR’s prominent role in open enrollment, employees often turn to you with insurance questions even after you’ve handed off responsibility to...

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    The Role of Assessments in the Hiring Process
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    The Great Resignation has been weighing heavily on many HR minds these past few months. But of course, one employer’s retention tension can be...

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    Culture Guides: What They Are and Why You Need One
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    Your employee handbook probably isn’t working for you. While the idea behind them is good, most of them are bad in practice because, too often, they...

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    Template: How to Correct and Communicate a Payroll Overpayment
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 21, 2022

    Overpaying employees more common than you might think. But that doesn't mean it should go uncorrected. Here's what HR pros need to know about why...

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    Understanding Employee Leave: Essential Policies for SMBs
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 9, 2022

    In small to midsize businesses, HR plays a crucial role in managing employee leave policies. Understanding the various types of leave—both paid...

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    Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 27, 2022

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires certain employers to report work-related injuries and illnesses, using a three-step...

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    What is an ERISA Wrap Document, and Why Do You Need One?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 10, 2022

    ERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. How can small...

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    What's the Difference Between Passive and Active Enrollment?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | December 10, 2021

    When preparing for open enrollment, HR professionals and employers often focus on selecting the right benefits. However, the method of offering these...

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