A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a savings account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, dependent care, or “limited...
Continue ReadingA Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a savings account that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, dependent care, or “limited...
Continue ReadingDuring the enrollment process, employers often offer ancillary benefits like voluntary life insurance to supplement basic life coverage. But unlike...
Continue ReadingWhether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance...
Continue ReadingDue to HR’s prominent role in open enrollment, employees often turn to you with insurance questions even after you’ve handed off responsibility to...
Continue ReadingIn small to midsize businesses, HR plays a crucial role in managing employee leave policies. Understanding the various types of leave—both paid...
Continue ReadingPhoto Credit: Gage Skidmore Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is perhaps best known for his tenure on the popular television...
Continue ReadingHR professionals are responsible for curating and implementing employer-sponsored insurance plans. Due to the complex nature of health insurance, it...
Continue ReadingWhile open enrollment happens only once per year within a specified window, qualifying life events can take place for employees at any point in the...
Continue ReadingERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. How can small...
Continue ReadingA 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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