As the United States workforce continues to adapt in the face of a public health crisis, FMLA rule changes may be on the way. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a Request for Information (RFI) from the public regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), seeking to gain insights on the FMLA’s current […]
The individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was the cornerstone of much litigation challenging the ACA. In the tax reform legislation passed in December of 2017, Congress reduced the federal individual mandate penalty under the ACA to $0, effective in 2019. Without the mandate, certain states were concerned that enrollment in the exchanges […]
DATE: Thu, Sep 17, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. BASIC is happy to announce another free educational webinar for employers […]
DATE: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. This webinar will cover the ERISA compliance requirements for small and […]
As more employees go back to work, employers face the tough task of ensuring their medical leave policies and practices are compliant with the new wave of local, state, and federal regulations aimed at helping employees affected by COVID-19. Employers unaware or negligent of the applicable regulation changes are starting to feel the heat from […]
Employers are involved in countless transactions each month, from delivering employee paychecks to reimbursing COBRA participant premiums. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have suspended check payments entirely. BASIC is happy to provide alternative paperless pay methods via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network. ACH is used for all types of electronic payments, […]
As the world continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic, we at BASIC are taking this opportunity to transition to a 100% remote workforce. The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, partners, clients, and communities has always been our top priority. The past few months have proven that we’re able to effectively provide our […]
Family Leave and Paid Sick Wages Reporting On July 9, 2020, the IRS released guidance requiring employers to report employee qualified paid sick and family leave wages provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). View the new IRS guidance here. Guidance Explained The intent of the employer reporting requirement under the notice is […]
DATE: Wed, Aug 05, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. BASIC’s proven expertise ensures consistent compliance that satisfies the requirements of […]
