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Top 7 PUMP Act FAQs—and Their Answers

Aidan Farrish | November 7, 2023

What Is the PUMP Act? The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) ensures employers provide...

IRS Roundup: 2024 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits

Aidan Farrish | November 2, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly makes changes to adjust its regulations in response to inflation. But with inflation at or near...

What's the Difference: Copays, Deductibles, Coinsurance

Katie Shpak | October 31, 2023

Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or...

What Are the 4 Pillars of a Total Rewards Strategy?

Aidan Farrish | October 26, 2023

Have you ever worked for an employer that provided health insurance coverage? Or maybe you participate in an employer-sponsored program that promotes...

How to Fill Out the EEO-1 Form

Aidan Farrish | October 24, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) deadline for filing 2022 data is December 5, 2023. The platform to submit EEO-1 Forms opens on...

Guide to Providing Healthcare Benefits to Employees

Katie Shpak | October 19, 2023

Starting a health insurance plan can certainly induce some headaches without the proper steps in place. If you’re an HR professional tasked with the...

HSA and HDHP Limits for 2024

Aidan Farrish | October 18, 2023

The IRS announced in May of 2023 the updated HSA contribution limits for 2024, which represent a significant increase compared to recent annual...

Prepare for Open Enrollment

Katie Shpak | October 13, 2023

We all know how hectic Q4 can get… The end-of-year reminders to stay ahead of yearly compliance… Ensuring employees are taking advantage of their...

HR Soft Skills: What Is Reframing + Examples

Aidan Farrish | October 12, 2023

Have you ever been asked something like, “Why was my bonus this year only $1,500?”

Social Media “Career Coaches” Are Giving Your Workforce Bad Advice

Aidan Farrish | October 3, 2023

Social media tells people many things—and we all know that some of it is likely false. The most popular videos flashing across your workforce’s feeds...