Katie Shpak

Katie is a content writer on the marketing team at BerniePortal. She writes about healthcare, human resources, and benefits.
Katie Shpak
    Can You Revoke a Job Offer?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | December 20, 2023

    Let's say you hired Julie as a project manager for your company with a starting salary of $75k. A week before her first day, you receive this email...

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    HR Calendar 2024: Key Compliance Dates, Federal Holidays, & More
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | December 11, 2023

    From major holidays to keycompliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2024. Note: This calendar is...

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    What You Need to Know About Beneficiaries
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | November 28, 2023

    What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is an individual who is chosen to receive the benefits of property, typically in the event that the owner passes...

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    Annual Culture Guide/Employee Handbook Updates
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | November 15, 2023

    You may be more familiar with an employee handbook, but culture guides go beyond the scope of employee handbooks by covering company essentials,...

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    8 Hindsights Every Leader Should Know
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | November 7, 2023

    Has anyone ever told you—“Stop caring what other people think”? Well, this may be helpful in some situations, but not always in the workplace. While...

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    What's the Difference: Copays, Deductibles, Coinsurance
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | October 31, 2023

    Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or...

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    Guide to Providing Healthcare Benefits to Employees
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | October 19, 2023

    Starting a health insurance plan can certainly induce some headaches without the proper steps in place. If you’re an HR professional tasked with the...

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    Prepare for Open Enrollment
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | October 13, 2023

    We all know how hectic Q4 can get… The end-of-year reminders to stay ahead of yearly compliance… Ensuring employees are taking advantage of their...

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    Remain Compliant: Updates to Davis Bacon and Related Act Regulations
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 12, 2023

    What Are the Davis Bacon and Related Acts? The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires that each contract over $2,000 for work performed on federal or...

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    Probationary Periods: What Are They and What Is Their Purpose?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 6, 2023

    What Is a Probationary Period? A probationary period is a set time frame dedicated to training and assimilating a new hire. This time frame can...

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