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...
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...
Continue ReadingNo, 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...
Continue ReadingIf your spouse is currently enrolled in a general-purpose FSA plan, then you are not considered eligible for an HSA alongside it. The reasoning...
Continue ReadingWhen preparing for open enrollment, HR professionals and employers often focus on selecting the right benefits. However, the way these benefits are...
Continue ReadingAfter 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 ...
Continue ReadingFrom major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2022.
Continue ReadingAre organizations legally required to provide paid time off for religious holidays? In some cases, it may be a moot point since some popular...
Continue ReadingA benefits administration platform is a software system that manages employer-sponsored benefits packages for employees. It can even be managed by...
Continue ReadingThe 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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