COBRA: Why It’s So Expensive and How Alpine Helps Administer It
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | September 19, 2022

    A long list of stressors comes with losing a job, including losing employer-sponsored health insurance. When an employee receives their COBRA packet...

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    Updated: White House, DOL on Independent Contractors in Labor Policy
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | September 6, 2022

    With inflation soaring and cost of living on the rise across the nation, the White House is taking steps to support parts of the labor market that...

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    IRS Deadlines to Prepare for in Q4 2022
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | August 30, 2022

    For many HR professionals, quarter four is the busiest time of year. From open enrollment for employee benefits to preparing for tax season—HR has a...

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    How to Stay WARN-Act Compliant When Conducting Layoffs
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | August 23, 2022

    With the possibility of recession looming, many companies are starting to lay off workers, especially in the tech industry. While there’s no cause to...

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    HHS Proposes New Anti-Discrimination Regulations
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | August 12, 2022

    Recently, new regulations proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would reinstate protections for individual healthcare access...

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    5 Must Have HR Policies for Your Employee Handbook
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | August 11, 2022

    One responsibility that often falls on the shoulders of HR teams is ensuring your organization remains compliant. This can mean adhering to state,...

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    EEOC Requires Justification for Mandatory COVID-19 Testing
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | July 22, 2022

    Even though numerous employers have returned to work following the pandemic, many have opted to maintain on-site COVID precautions to err on the...

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    July 1 Deadline for Health Plan Price Transparency Requirements
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | June 27, 2022

    In August 2021, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury jointly released guidance delaying several health plan price...

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    Efficient, Error-Free Paydays with BerniePortal’s Payroll
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | June 27, 2022

    There are many moving pieces when it comes to payday. From managing employee hours, PTO, and deductions to ensuring your organization is withholding...

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    How to Audit Your Payroll in 7 Steps
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | June 23, 2022

    Payroll is likely your organization’s biggest expense. It’s also complicated, and mistakes make payroll even more costly. But you don’t have to wait...

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