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
    How to Answer 1095-C FAQs from Employees
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 26, 2022

    HR pros know Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can get complicated. Even if you’re up to date on ACA reporting, you can still expect plenty of...

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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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    What Happens If an Employee Misses Open Enrollment?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | December 9, 2021

    After all the time and attention that HR pros give open enrollment, it can be hard to imagine how an employee could miss the window for electing ...

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    W-2 Forms: What They Are and How to Fill Them Out in 2022
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 30, 2021

    Part of wrapping up the current year is preparing for income tax reporting in the next. It can seem complicated and confusing at first, but for HR...

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    HR Calendar 2022: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays for the New Year
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 23, 2021

    From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2022.

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    Are Employers Required to Give Time Off for Religious Holidays?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 19, 2021

    Are organizations legally required to provide paid time off for religious holidays? In some cases, it may be a moot point since some popular...

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    Is Severance Pay Legally Required?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 5, 2021

    The short answer is: severance pay is not legally required by federal law. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are not...

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    5 Books Every Manager Should Read
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | October 20, 2021

    Most effective managers are able to read people and situations. But the willingness to read books that challenge your perspective and change your...

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    Frequently Asked Questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | October 14, 2021

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an excellent opportunity to commemorate the contributions of workers with disabilities....

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