Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 11, 2022

    Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance...

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    Exempt or Not: Do You Have to Classify Some Employees as Hourly?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 8, 2022

    Along with classifying employees as part-time or full-time, employers are also required by federal law to correctly distinguish between exempt and...

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    The Role of Assessments in the Hiring Process
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    The Great Resignation has been weighing heavily on many HR minds these past few months. But of course, one employer’s retention tension can be...

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    Understanding Employee Leave: Essential Policies for SMBs
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 9, 2022

    In small to midsize businesses, HR plays a crucial role in managing employee leave policies. Understanding the various types of leave—both paid...

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    Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 27, 2022

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires certain employers to report work-related injuries and illnesses, using a three-step...

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    How to Answer 1095-C FAQs from Employees
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 26, 2022

    HR pros know Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can get complicated. Even if you’re up to date on ACA reporting, you can still expect plenty of...

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

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    What is an FTE and How Do You Calculate Full-Time Equivalency?
    Picture of Sarah Weinstein Sarah Weinstein | December 27, 2021

    One of the most common yet often perplexing compliance concerns HR teams encounter is calculating FTE, or full-time equivalency. From what it is and...

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    When are the Deadlines for ACA Reporting in 2022?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 21, 2021

    The start of the year means more dates for HR teams and employers to remember, including ACA filing deadlines. There is a lot to keep track of in...

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