Category: Human Resources

August 28, 2023
Planning for Open Enrollment Checklist
Open enrollment can be an extremely positive and rewarding experience for your and your employees, providing you plan for it well in advance. It's important to review and…

August 08, 2023
2023 Midyear HR Trends
HR professionals are crucial in shaping and driving organizational success; however, their roles have become increasingly complex and strategic. Midyear is a great time to evaluate HR progress…

August 07, 2023
DOL Guidance on Holidays and FMLA
On May 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued Opinion Letter FMLA2023-2-A: “Whether Holidays Count Against an Employee’s FMLA Leave…

August 02, 2023
New Form I-9 Available Aug. 1, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I‑9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Employers are required to use…

June 19, 2023
HR Toolkit: Employee Attraction
In today’s tight labor market, employee attraction—enticing talented individuals to apply for job vacancies—impacts employers of all sizes. The current heavy focus on attraction is partly due to…

June 15, 2023
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 202…

June 07, 2023
Complying with the FMLA Checklist
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons…

June 05, 2023
Inflation Contributes to Rising WC Expenses
A report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) found that the current inflationary environment has contributed to rising medical costs and workers’ compensation expenses across the…

May 24, 2023
ADA Reasonable Accommodation Checklist
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, except when the accommodation…

May 19, 2023
Benefits Toolkit – Preventive Care
This Benefits Toolkit is an employer’s introductory guide to preventive care. It provides a general overview of preventive services and their impact on employers as well as workplace…

May 12, 2023
HR Toolkit – Family and Medical Leave Act
Ready for a deep dive into the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? This FMLA toolkit can help your organization establish procedures and improve FMLA compliance. By thoroughly…

May 08, 2023
Complying with COBRA Checklist
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that requires covered group health plans to offer continuation coverage to employees, spouses and dependent children when…