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

    What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Legalization?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | June 3, 2021

    As more states move toward marijuana legalization, employers will have to be prepared with workplace policies in place and keep up with federal and...

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    Overtime FAQ: Common OT Questions and Answers Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 3, 2021

    The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky. From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between,...

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    What Summer Items Can Employees Use their HSA and FSA Funds On?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | June 1, 2021

    While summer inspires thoughts of out-of-the-office messages and PTO, employees should also be thinking about their HSA and FSA funds. There are a...

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    Key Takeaways from Weekdays with Bernie 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 26, 2021

    Each year, HRIS platform and company BerniePortal convenes hundreds of HR industry leaders and innovative thinkers for best-in-class learning...

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    New 2022 HSA and HDHP Limits for Contributions, Out-of-Pocket Expenses
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | May 11, 2021

    The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars...

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    What is Flexible Staffing and How Does it Help Organizations?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 10, 2021

    Gone are the days where every employee at an organization works full time on the same schedule and number of hours. Flexible staffing has grown in...

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    5 Books That Every HR Professional Should Read
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 6, 2021

    Staying on top of your HR skills and knowledge isn’t always easy when there’s a lot on your to-do list. However, taking the time to read books from...

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    Do Organizations Need to Pay Employees During Onboarding?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 4, 2021

    When done right, employee onboarding is one of the most important and impactful first steps in an employee’s new position. While onboarding processes...

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    How ACA Affordability Thresholds Impact Employer Health Plans
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 27, 2021

    Each year, the IRS issues a new affordability threshold that ACA-compliant organizations must meet for employee health plans. Find out how this...

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    2021 Dependent Care FSA Limit Increase Details
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 21, 2021

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 introduced multiple provisions to provide assistance to organizations and individuals who have been impacted by...

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