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 an expectant mother cannot be added to a group health plan as a...

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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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    Passive vs. Active Enrollment
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | December 10, 2021

    When preparing for open enrollment, HR professionals and employers often focus on selecting the right benefits. However, the way these benefits are...

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    What Happens If an Employee Misses Open Enrollment?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | December 9, 2021

    After all the time and attention that HR pros give open enrollment, it can be hard to imagine how an employee could miss the window for electing ...

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    HR Calendar 2022: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays for the New Year
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 23, 2021

    From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2022.

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    Are Employers Required to Give Time Off for Religious Holidays?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 19, 2021

    Are organizations legally required to provide paid time off for religious holidays? In some cases, it may be a moot point since some popular...

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    What is a Benefits Administration Platform?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | November 9, 2021

    A benefits administration platform is a software system that manages employer-sponsored benefits packages for employees. It can even be managed by...

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    Is Severance Pay Legally Required?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | November 5, 2021

    The short answer is: severance pay is not legally required by federal law. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are not...

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