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

    What is a Catastrophic Health Plan and What Does it Cover?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | January 24, 2022

    HR professionals are responsible for curating and implementing employer-sponsored insurance plans. Due to the complex nature of health insurance, it...

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    What is a Qualifying Life Event?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | January 11, 2022

    While open enrollment happens only once per year within a specified window, qualifying life events can take place for employees at any point in the...

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    What is an ERISA Wrap Document, and Why Do You Need One?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 10, 2022

    ERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. How can small...

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    What HSA Owners Need to Know When they Turn 65
    Picture of Sarah Weinstein Sarah Weinstein | December 29, 2021

    A recent analysis found that more than 3 million baby boomers retired prematurely due to COVID-19 . And while retirement is calling for a significant...

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    Is Pregnancy a Qualifying Event?
    Picture of Sarah Weinstein Sarah Weinstein | December 28, 2021

    No, pregnancy is not considered a qualifying event in most states. This means that an expectant mother cannot be added to a group health plan as a...

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    What is an FTE and How Do You Calculate Full-Time Equivalency?
    Picture of Sarah Weinstein Sarah Weinstein | December 27, 2021

    One of the most common yet often perplexing compliance concerns HR teams encounter is calculating FTE, or full-time equivalency. From what it is and...

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    Payroll Calendar: Biweekly Pay Periods in 2022
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 21, 2021

    As HR prepares for the new year, it’s key to stay ahead of the curve on important dates and compliance requirements. Unlike last year, 2022 will have...

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    When are the Deadlines for ACA Reporting in 2022?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 21, 2021

    The start of the year means more dates for HR teams and employers to remember, including ACA filing deadlines. There is a lot to keep track of in...

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    Can I Contribute to an HSA if My Spouse Has an FSA?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 16, 2021

    If your spouse is currently enrolled in a general-purpose FSA plan, then you are not considered eligible for an HSA alongside it. The reasoning...

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    How to Handle Employee Pay Cuts, Layoffs & Furloughs During Economic Uncertainty
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 14, 2021

    When organizations are confronted with financial uncertainties, it can be a daunting challenge to determine the best path forward. More often than...

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