Lauren Brown

Lauren is an aPHR®-certified member of the Marketing team at Bernard Health. She writes about healthcare insights, employment law, and HR solutions.
Lauren Brown
    Defined: What is Workers' Compensation?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 10, 2021

    Workers’ compensation is a critical way for employers to protect their employees and their organization. Even though workers’ comp is nothing...

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    Navigating Secondary Health Insurance Coverage
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | February 5, 2021

    Managing employee health benefits is a vital aspect of HR. But what happens when employees are covered under two health insurance plans? Whether...

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    Top Reference Check Questions Every HR Professional Should Ask
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 29, 2021

    Reference checks go beyond double-checking a candidate’s resume. By speaking with a candidate’s former manager or associates, hiring managers can...

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    5 Free HR Courses and Resources for 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 20, 2021

    With human resource professionals facing more challenges and changes in the workplace than ever before, it can feel overwhelming to keep up. One way...

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    How Can Individuals Make the Most of HSA Funds by Investing?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 14, 2021

    While there are plenty of eligible medical items and expenses that people can spend their health savings account (HSA) funds on, many don’t...

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    When are the Deadlines for ACA Reporting in 2021?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 12, 2021

    The start of the year means more dates for HR teams and employers to remember, including ACA filing deadlines. From fielding questions from...

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    Template: How to Write an Employee Termination Letter
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 11, 2021

    While the topic of termination isn’t something employers want to dwell on, the process is a lot smoother when an organization has a plan in place....

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    How Can Employers Boost Employee Wellness in 2021?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 7, 2021

    While many individuals make personal wellness goals for the new year, employers can play an important role in helping employees maintain...

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    Reminders for Employee Contribution Limits in 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 6, 2021

    With the start of the new year, the new limits for HSA, FSA, and other employee-contribution benefits are now active. While only some limits...

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    What To Do If Employees Asked to Be Laid Off
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 1, 2021

    It might not sound typical, but employers face a tricky situation when it comes to employees asking to be laid off from their job, especially...

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