BerniePortal HR Blog

What to Know About New FMLA Forms Issued by DOL

Drew Gieseke | August 18, 2020

Released in July 2020, new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms make it easier for employers, employees, leave administrators, and healthcare...

What is Hazard Pay?

Drew Gieseke | August 12, 2020

For some employers, hazard pay is a necessary part of the job. Dangerous worksites, physically demanding tasks, and other high-risk duties may...

What Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)?

Drew Gieseke | August 5, 2020

Modern HR departments are in a position to make significant, lasting changes in the organizations they represent. This includes purchasing employment...

Are Employers Required to Provide Time Off for Employees to Vote?

Drew Gieseke | August 3, 2020

Unlike many other countries, the United States doesn’t have a national voting holiday. And because American elections take place during the week, ...

Recap: Highlights from 2020 Weekdays with Bernie

Drew Gieseke | May 22, 2020

Best-in-class industry updates. Dynamic leadership presentations. And the latest updates with HRIS BerniePortal—all presented virtually. The third...

Difficult Decisions: How to Implement a Fair Pay Cut

Travis Frady | April 20, 2020

If you’re like most of the small and medium businesses being impacted by COVID-19, you probably have some anxiety about how to handle the...

Translating EDI and API: What You Should Know About System Integration

Alex Tolbert | October 29, 2019

If you’re comparing benefits administration and HR software, you’ve probably looked into integration capabilities. Brokers are looking for software...

Use STAR interview questions to hire without sacrificing quality

Alex Tolbert | October 17, 2019

There are more than 7 million open jobs across the US,according to the Department of Labor. While the historically low unemployment rate gives...

Why Employee Feedback is Vital to Workforce Success

Leah Rubin | October 1, 2019

One of the most central challenges to a successful organization is managing employee reviews, feedback, and performance. No matter how many training...

BerniePortal hosts 2nd Annual Users Conference

Emily Kubis | April 1, 2019

Featuring keynote speaker Sen. Bill Frist, Weekdays with Bernie brings hundreds of benefits professionals to Nashville BerniePortal, the all-in-one ...