What is the PRO Act and What Should Employers Know About It?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 12, 2021

    The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the most sweeping labor reform bill since 1935. Known as the PRO Act, this legislation would...

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    HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 11, 2021

    Though HR teams and employers are used to filling out and storing employee documents, it can easily get overwhelming to keep track of employee...

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    Defined: What is Workers' Compensation?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 10, 2021

    Workers’ compensation is a critical way for employers to protect their employees and their organization. Even though workers’ comp is nothing...

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    What Are Required Annual Notices for Employee Benefits in 2021?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 6, 2021

    Among the countless responsibilities HR professionals oversee on a daily basis, compliance remains one of the most vital for the continued success...

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    Can Employees Have Coverage Through Two Health Insurance Plans?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | February 5, 2021

    There’s a variety of reasons that employees might have two health insurance plans depending on their marital status and age. Double coverage...

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    Form I-9 FAQ: How to Fill Out Form I-9 Step-by-Step Guide
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | February 2, 2021

    Between Form 1095-C requirements, offer letters, and other withholding forms, employers must adhere to a variety of compliance regulations...

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    What Reference Check Questions Should HR Ask?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 29, 2021

    Reference checks are about more than just double-checking a candidate’s resume. By talking to someone’s former manager or associates, hiring...

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    What is a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) and How Do They Benefit Employers?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 25, 2021

    As of Jan. 1, 2021, pooled employer plans (PEPs) are now available options for employers. Established by the SECURE Act, PEPs operate as a new...

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    5 Free HR Courses and Resources for 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 20, 2021

    With human resource professionals facing more challenges and changes in the workplace than ever before, it can feel overwhelming to keep up. One way...

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    IRS Issues New Form W-4 for 2021 Employee Tax Withholdings
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 13, 2021

    In December 2020, the IRS released the final version of the 2021 Form W-4. The important tax form includes very few changes from the 2020...

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