Germeen Tanas

Germeen is an aPHR-certified writer on the marketing team at BerniePortal. She writes about HR, healthcare, and benefits.
Germeen Tanas
    IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2025
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 10, 2024

    The IRS announced in May of 2024 the updated HSA contribution limits for 2025, which take effect in January 2025. The increase is not as significant...

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    Can You Fire an Employee for Protesting?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 10, 2024

    49 out of 50 states in the U.S., all but Montana, follow at-will employment, so if you’re employed in the U.S. you’re probably an at-will employee. ...

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    2024 Summertime HR Reminders
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 7, 2024

    Summer officially starts on June 20th this year, but any HR pro knows that summer really starts in May when school’s out and working parents get a...

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    How to Select the Right EAP for Your SMB
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 6, 2024

    As an HR Party of One, you know that working doesn’t always feel like a party– especially when you're going through a difficult time outside of work....

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    What Should HR Consider When Hiring a Minor?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 29, 2024

    Many employers enjoy giving young people access to good jobs and opportunities. However, there are some essential employment laws HR must keep in...

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    FTC Votes to Ban Most Noncompetes
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 24, 2024

    Do you use a noncompete agreement at your workplace? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), around 30 million American workers are...

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    DOL Releases Updates on Overtime Salary Threshold
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 23, 2024

    The news we’ve all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for is finally here! The DOL has announced that it will publish a final rule raising the...

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    EEOC Guidelines for AI in the Workplace
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 19, 2024

    In 2023, iTutorGroup, an online learning platform based out of China, used an Artificial Intelligence (AI) recruitment software that was programmed...

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    EEOC Announces Final Rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 16, 2024

    On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule on The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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    Key Takeaways from Weekdays with Bernie 2024
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 15, 2024

    We just wrapped up another phenomenal Weekdays with Bernie (WWB) Conference!

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