Are you looking for some inspiration today? TedTalks are a great way to discover interesting food for thought, especially when you need a little extra motivation. With their fascinating subjects and captivating speakers, you can learn new things and boost your spirits in twenty minutes. Here are 6 inspiring TedTalks to watch today. 1. Amy […]
Nowadays, you can have many of your HR functions outsourced to third party administrators (TPAs). One of the most commonly outsourced is COBRA administration. COBRA has countless details and deadlines that can make compliance tricky, and breaking compliance can be extremely costly for business owners. Having a TPA take over your COBRA administration can reduce […]
A quick Google search for “resume mistakes” will land you in an endless spiral of articles advising job hunters about the most common resume mishaps. Somehow, nowhere in the mix will you find a similar article for the other side of the desk. That’s right – for all of the errors candidates make on their […]
Nowadays, it’s common for businesses to have an employee absence call-in line. As a result, many employers have questions about how to handle these call-ins in FMLA situations. Are employees still required to call the designated absence reporting number when their absence is FMLA-covered? In most cases, the answer is yes. If you have a […]
On Monday, July 2nd BASIC will be unveiling a brand new website! We’ve redesigned everything to give our clients and visitors a more modern and user-friendly experience. You’ll still be able to find the services you know and love, like our free webinars and the not so BASIC blog, but they’ll be easier to find. The […]
IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34, which increases the affordability threshold for ACA employer mandate pay or play purposes to 9.86% for plan years beginning in 2019. If you’d like a copy of Revenue Procedure 2018-34 please click here.
Sep 12 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT 1.0 HRCI & SHRM CE Credits Register here Health Reimbursement Arrangements (“HRAs”), Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (“FSAs”), and Health Savings Accounts (“HSAs”) all share one feature: they are individual account-based arrangements. That, however, is where the similarities between the three end. This webinar will explore the […]
Keeping accurate and comprehensive employee records is an enormously important part of owning a business. There are a number of regulations in place on both state and federal levels that lay out specific recordkeeping requirements for employers. By failing to meet record retention standards, you place yourself at risk of being unable to defend yourself […]
Traditionally, business owners switch payroll providers at the beginning of the calendar year – it’s a great time to get a fresh start. There’s a widely-held belief that making the switch at any other time will be far too difficult, especially for small business owners. But what if you’re not satisfied with your current provider […]
