Should Benefit Packages Include Pet Insurance?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | June 22, 2021

    After the COVID-19 pandemic forced most teams to work remotely and spend more time at home, many employees took the opportunity to add pets to...

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    Juneteenth Established as Federal Holiday with Bill Signed by Biden
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 17, 2021

    On Thursday, June 17, President Biden signed a bill establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day. The new federal holiday, which...

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    What Should Employers Know About Marijuana Legalization?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | June 3, 2021

    As more states move toward marijuana legalization, employers will have to be prepared with workplace policies in place and keep up with federal and...

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    Overtime FAQ: Common OT Questions and Answers Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | June 3, 2021

    The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky. From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between,...

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    New 2022 HSA and HDHP Limits for Contributions, Out-of-Pocket Expenses
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | May 11, 2021

    The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars...

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    What Is Flexible Staffing and How Can It Benefit Your Organization?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 10, 2021

    Today’s workforce looks very different than it did just a few decades ago. Gone are the days when every worker was a full-time employee clocking in...

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    5 Books That Every HR Professional Should Read
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 6, 2021

    Staying on top of your HR skills and knowledge isn’t always easy when there’s a lot on your to-do list. However, taking the time to read books from...

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    Do Employers Have to Pay Employees for Onboarding?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 4, 2021

    Yes, employers must pay employees for onboarding. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), time spent on onboarding—including completing paperwork,...

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    How ACA Affordability Thresholds Impact Employer Health Plans
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 27, 2021

    Each year, the IRS issues a new affordability threshold that ACA-compliant organizations must meet for employee health plans. Find out how this...

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    2021 Dependent Care FSA Limit Increase Details
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 21, 2021

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 introduced multiple provisions to provide assistance to organizations and individuals who have been impacted by...

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