Entries by Simon Carlson
Absence Management – Is Now the Time to Outsource?
When it comes to absence management and dealing with employee illness, injury, or protected leave, choosing not to outsource can seem like the affordable option. However, absence management is often described as a “minefield” for employers and can be one of the most difficult and time-consuming responsibilities a company has. Companies without a sophisticated absence […]
Webinar: Benefit Spotlight – FSA Medical and Dependent Care
You can view the recording for this webinar here. You can view our entire webinar library here. DATE: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 2:30 pm EST Join us for a brief overview of one of the top ten most popular employee benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, also called Flex plans, FSA, or […]
Webinar: I-9 Compliance
You can view the recording for this webinar here. You can view our entire webinar library here. DATE: Wed, Apr 01, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 3:30 pm EST I-9 audits are on the rise! In today’s climate, any mistake pertaining to your I-9 process can lead to costly government fines. Compliance is essential. […]
Webinar: ERISA – Health and Welfare Plan Compliance
You can view the recording for this webinar at this link. You can view our entire webinar library at this link. DATE: Wed, Mar 18, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 3:30 pm EST This ERISA Health and Welfare Plan Compliance webinar will cover: • ERISA Plans and Requirements – Benefits Subject to ERISA and […]
Webinar: BASIC FMLA Dynamic Software Demo
You can view the recording for this webinar here. You can view our entire webinar library here. DATE: Tue, Feb 18, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 2:45 pm EST Join us for a discussion and demonstration of our proprietary leave management portal, part of BASIC’s FMLA and Leave Management Administration. Jessica will walk us […]
BASIC Offers ACA Late Filing for 2019 Reporting Year
Applicable Large Employers (employers with at least 50 full time equivalent employees in the previous calendar year) have specific reporting obligations under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and face sharp financial penalties when those requirements aren’t satisfied. Annual penalties for incorrect or late filing can add up quickly and compound the headaches that come with […]
Volunteer Time Off (VTO): BASIC Gives Back
As workforce demographics evolve, companies are taking notice of their employees’ changing values. Modern attitudes, especially those of Millennials and Gen-Z, place high importance in working for companies who are devoted to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and investing in their employees. Many employers are satisfying those values by adopting a new benefit: Volunteer Time Off […]
Recent Tax Changes & the California Consumer Privacy Act
The following is an update on recent tax changes, legislation, and preparations for the California Consumer Privacy Act. Legislation H.R. 1865, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020” was signed into law on December 20, 2019. Here are the tax changes and other items that relate to employee benefits: The Cadillac Tax was repealed The Health […]
BASIC Expands Benefit Integration Partnership with Ease
BASIC and Ease have expanded our benefit integration partnership to now include BASIC CDH plans as part of our connection. In addition to COBRA, our connection now includes the following plans: Medical FSA Dependent Care FSA Limited Purpose FSA Parking Transit Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Health Savings Account (HSA)* Brokers and employers across the country […]
