BerniePortal HR Blog

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

    Updated for 2025: Employee Benefits Notice Requirements
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 12, 2024

    HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as ...

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    Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | November 12, 2024

    The modern workplace is a dynamic arena where four distinct generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—collide, collaborate, and...

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    What Are QSEHRAs?
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | November 11, 2024

    Providing health benefits is one of the most important ways small businesses can attract and retain top talent. However, for many small...

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    Short-Term vs. Long-Term Disability
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | November 11, 2024

    Life can be unpredictable, and while we hope to stay healthy and active throughout our careers, unexpected injuries or illnesses can happen at...

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    IRS Roundup: 2025 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | November 6, 2024

    The IRS has announced key updates for the 2025 tax year, including adjustments to tax brackets, 401(k) contribution limits, and FSA maximums. These...

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    FLSA: What I Need to Know
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | October 28, 2024

    What Is the FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping,...

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    What HR Needs to Know About Asking Illegal Interview Questions
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 26, 2024

    Navigating the complexities of hiring can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding which interview questions are legal and which are...

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    Understanding FMLA: Eligibility, Duration, and How It Compares to Short-Term Disability
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 19, 2024

    FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federal law that allows qualified individuals to take time off for personal or medical needs. But...

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    Court Strikes Down FTC Noncompete Ban: Key Updates for Employers
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | August 21, 2024

    The FTC’s proposed rule to ban noncompetes, which came out in April 2024, faced extensive opposition from many businesses and employer groups....

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    Types of Pay Periods: Choosing the Best Payroll Schedule for Your Organization
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | August 21, 2024

    Selecting the right pay period is vital for optimizing payroll management and aligning with both company needs and employee preferences. In this...

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