Drew Gieseke

Drew Gieseke is an aPHR®-certified marketing professional who writes about HR, compliance, and healthcare solutions.
Drew Gieseke
    How HR Can Audit and Update an Existing PTO Policy—and Why it Matters
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | August 11, 2021

    PTO policies require regular review for companies to remain competitive, compliant, and financially solvent. Whether completely reworking your...

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    Template: PTO Communication to Remind Employees to Use Time Off Hours
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | August 4, 2021

    How does your company handle end-of-year time off requests? Organizations that utilize a “use it or lose it” PTO approach may find HR overwhelmed by...

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    How to Fill Out Form 941 to Receive COBRA Subsidy Tax Credits
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | July 19, 2021

    Employers with team members who have been laid off or furloughed may qualify for COBRA subsidies that cover the full cost of coverage through the end...

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    Is it Legal for People to Use FSAs and HSAs Together?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | July 11, 2021

    Yes, employees can use an HSA and an FSA together, but with important exceptions. According to IRS Publication 969, a standard FSA is generally...

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    What Employees Should Know About the Average Cost for Ultrasounds
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | July 6, 2021

    Employers that provide a health insurance benefit to employees will almost certainly field countless questions about the costs of coverage. This is...

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    How to Write a COVID-19 Return to Work Letter Best Practices
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | July 1, 2021

    COVID-19 vaccines have arrived. As more and more municipalities welcome workers back to their respective offices—particularly with more recent...

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    Juneteenth Established as Federal Holiday with Bill Signed by Biden
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 17, 2021

    On Thursday, June 17, President Biden signed a bill establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. The new federal holiday, which...

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    Overtime FAQ: Common OT Questions and Answers Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 3, 2021

    The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky. From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between,...

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    New 2022 HSA and HDHP Limits for Contributions, Out-of-Pocket Expenses
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | May 11, 2021

    The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars...

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    How ACA Affordability Thresholds Impact Employer Health Plans
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 27, 2021

    Each year, the IRS issues a new affordability threshold that ACA-compliant organizations must meet for employee health plans. Find out how this...

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