Drew Gieseke

Drew Gieseke is an aPHR®-certified marketing professional who writes about HR, compliance, and healthcare solutions.
Drew Gieseke
    IRS Increases PCORI Fee for Insurers, Self-Insured Health Plan Sponsors
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 15, 2020

    In late November 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-84, which announced an increase in fees that insurers and self-insured health plan sponsors pay to...

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    How HR Can Maximize Talent with an Employee Self-Service Portal
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 13, 2020

    Employers and human resource departments face many administrative burdens and transactional challenges every day. These tasks are often redundant,...

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    IRS Issues Additional Guidance on PPP Loan Expenses Deductibility
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 3, 2020

    In November 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS released guidance that clarified the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan...

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    Election 2020: What Could Change for Employers with President Biden?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 1, 2020

    After four years, a new president will move into the White House beginning in January 2021. From healthcare and the economy to labor law, what could...

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    Smaller Companies Need to Hire Faster to Find the Best Talent
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 29, 2020

    Human resources personnel at small and mid-sized businesses often struggle to find and keep quality talent. Why do smaller employers fall behind, and...

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    What is COBRA Insurance and When Do Employees Qualify for It?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 26, 2020

    While complex, COBRA is also common in workplaces around the country. What should employers know about this important policy and how should they...

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    DOL Issues Guidance for Continuing Education Compensation Requirements
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 23, 2020

    The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently released clarifications regarding continuing education compensability requirements. What should...

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    New 2021 Employer Mandate Penalties Announced by IRS
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 21, 2020

    Each year, the IRS announces updates to the employer mandate penalties when organizations fail to offer coverage or fail to meet the minimum...

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    Amazon Launches Pharmacy Prescription Fulfillment Service
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 19, 2020

    With the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, the digital retail giant looks to shake up yet another industry. But, how will this prescription fulfillment...

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    IRS Announces New IRA Eligibility Income Ranges for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 16, 2020

    As part of its ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, the IRS announced in early November 2020 several key updates to retirement-related savings...

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