When are the Deadlines for ACA Reporting in 2021?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 12, 2021

    The start of the year means more dates for HR teams and employers to remember, including ACA filing deadlines. From fielding questions from...

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    Template: How to Write an Employee Termination Letter
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 11, 2021

    While the topic of termination isn’t something employers want to dwell on, the process is a lot smoother when an organization has a plan in place....

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    How Can Employers Boost Employee Wellness in 2021?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 7, 2021

    While many individuals make personal wellness goals for the new year, employers can play an important role in helping employees maintain...

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    Reminders for Employee Contribution Limits in 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 6, 2021

    With the start of the new year, the new limits for HSA, FSA, and other employee-contribution benefits are now active. While only some limits...

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    What To Do If Employees Asked to Be Laid Off
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | January 1, 2021

    It might not sound typical, but employers face a tricky situation when it comes to employees asking to be laid off from their job, especially...

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    HR Calendar 2021: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays for New Year
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | January 1, 2021

    From major holidays to key HR compliance requirements and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2021.

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    IRS Increases PCORI Fee for Insurers, Self-Insured Health Plan Sponsors
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | December 15, 2020

    In late November 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-84, which announced an increase in fees that insurers and self-insured health plan sponsors pay to...

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    When Do Part-Time Employees Have a Right to Benefits?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | December 4, 2020

    With workforces employing both full-time and part-time workers—sometimes doing the same job duties, just different hours—it’s important to know which...

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    IRS Announces New IRA Eligibility Income Ranges for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 16, 2020

    As part of its ongoing cost-of-living adjustments, the IRS announced in early November 2020 several key updates to retirement-related savings...

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    Differences Between Offer Letters vs. Employment Contracts
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 10, 2020

    When recruiting new employees, HR professionals and hiring managers may find that they use the terms “offer letter” and “employment agreement”...

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