BerniePortal HR Blog

Form I-9 Updates and E-Verify Policy Changes

Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023

The new Form I-9 is set to become available on August 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the previous version until October 31, 2023. Employers...

Workplace Gossip vs. Strategic Communication

Aidan Farrish | July 31, 2023

People are constantly talking at work, from morning coffee chats to discussions in company meetings to calls with clients. But how do we know when a...

Should Organizations Encourage Employees to Donate to Charity?

Katie Shpak | July 24, 2023

It’s common for organizations to encourage employees to support a particular charity. Your organization may have a charity that it supports, or...

What Should Employers Know About the Affirmative Action Ruling?

Aidan Farrish | July 18, 2023

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has made several key decisions lately that may affect how small to midsized employers run their...

What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?

Aidan Farrish | July 12, 2023

**This blog is updated regularly as states or other jurisdictions pass new laws.** Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay...

How and When to Calculate Overtime Pay

Katie Shpak | July 5, 2023

Do you have hourly employees who exceed the 40-hour work week? If so, they need to be paid overtime! With the Department of Labor issuing new...

What Is a 147c Letter and How Do You Get One?

Aidan Farrish | June 28, 2023

What Is Letter 147c? A 147c letter is a document from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that officially requests confirmation of your organization’s

Adding a Newborn to Your Insurance Coverage

Katie Shpak | June 27, 2023

While having a new baby brings so much joy to parents, it can also bring some stressors! Ensuring that their baby is covered under health insurance...

Men's Mental Health Resources HR Pros Should Know

Aidan Farrish | June 26, 2023

Increased mental health awareness is a big topic on everyone’s minds, but half of the population often gets left out of these conversations.

Top 10 HR Party of One Episodes

Katie Shpak | June 23, 2023

In 2020, BerniePortal launched its popular YouTube series and top HR podcast, HR Party of One, which focuses on the most pressing issues for HR teams...