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Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC
DATE: Wed, Nov 02, 2022
TIME: 2:00pm EDT to 2:45 pm EDT
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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
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Webinar: Help Manage HR Compliance and Employee Relations
DATE: Thu, Jul 09, 2020
TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT
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PCORI Fees Guide for Employers With Self-Funded HRA Plans
PCORI Fees
BASIC is offering this alert about upcoming fees…
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2021 HSA Limits: Cost-of-Living Adjustments Released by IRS
2021 HSA Limits
The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2020-32…
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Webinar: Employee Engagement – Strategies for Onsite and Remote Employees
DATE: Tue, Jun 09, 2020
TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET
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COBRA Regulations Change Due to COVID-19
Some COBRA regulations have changed as part of the government's…
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New Form I-9 Policy by DHS Due to COVID-19
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary…
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The Premium Only Plan: Cutting Costs Made Easy
A Premium Only Plan (POP) is a great way for employers to reduce…
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Cafeteria Plan and FSA Relief: IRS Update
The IRS released Notice 2020-29 and Notice 2020-33 on May 12,…
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Certain Form 5500 Filing Deadline Extensions Granted by IRS
On April 9, 2020, the IRS announced filing deadline extensions…
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COBRA Continuation During the Health Crisis: FAQ by BASIC
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic that continues to impact…
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Webinar: ERISA Compliance Requirements for Small and Large Employers
DATE: Thu, May 21, 2020
TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET
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Webinar: FMLA Administration - Learn How to Reduce Your Risks
DATE: Tue, May 12, 2020
TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 2:30 pm ET
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CARES Act FAQ: Over-The-Counter Drugs & Medicines
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES…
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DOL Publishes 4th Round of FFCRA Guidance and FAQs
The DOL has released rules related to administration of leaves…
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Webinar: Understanding COBRA Regulations 4/28/20
1.0 HRCI & SHRM: Understanding COBRA Regulations - Including…
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Webinar: Full-Service Payroll & Timekeeping Demonstration 5/7/20
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CARES Act Benefit Updates: Over-the-Counter-Drug Eligibility
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES…
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DOL Publishes Third Round of Updates to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Since the enactment…
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COBRA Insurance Coverage During the Health Crisis
COBRA Insurance (COBRA Continuation Coverage)
As the coronavirus…
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COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves
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On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced…
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