BerniePortal HR Blog

Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    Workplace Gossip vs. Strategic Communication
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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...

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    Should Organizations Encourage Employees to Donate to Charity?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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...

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    What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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...

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    How and When to Calculate Overtime Pay
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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 ov...

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    What Is a 147c Letter and How Do You Get One?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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

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    Men's Mental Health Resources HR Pros Should Know
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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. Despite...

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    Are 'Workcations' Harming Your Organization?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | June 19, 2023

    Have you ever seen someone sitting by the pool, laptop open, with a tropical drink in hand? If you haven’t, it’s only a matter of time.

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    Is Time Off for Federal Holidays Legally Required?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | June 14, 2023

    There are many federal holidays, including Labor Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and more. Many...

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    When Do Deductibles Reset?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | June 6, 2023

    Some organizations renew health plans mid-year, which could cause worry among employees regarding their deductible timeline. There could be concern...

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    What Is a CP-575 Letter and Do I Need One?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | May 30, 2023

    If you’re running a business, especially one with employees, you’ve probably encountered the term CP 575 letter or CP 575 form. But what exactly is...

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