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Explore the BASIC blog to read about important HR news and other Human Resources topics including regulatory updates, employee benefits discussion, employer tips, and so much more.


HR News & Articles


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how does FMLA intermittent leave work
December 14, 2022/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

September 26, 2022/by Linda Chanthaboune

Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC

burnout
July 20, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 2

when does FMLA start
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

When Does FMLA Start? Pro-tips for Employers to Avoid Lawsuits and Penalties

employee burnout
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 1

difference between hra and fsa
August 23, 2021/by Simon Carlson

What’s the Difference Between HRA and FSA?

paid leave credit
August 10, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Paid Leave Credit for Providing Leave Related to COVID-19 Vaccine – IRS Update for Employers

June 11, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Webinar – 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: COBRA Compliance and ARPA Regulations

irs guidance on cobra
June 8, 2021/by Simon Carlson

New IRS Guidance on COBRA Premium Subsidy

May 20, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Treasury Releases Much Anticipated COBRA Direction

September 26, 2022/by Linda Chanthaboune

Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC

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burnout
July 20, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 2

employee burnout
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

Employee Burnout: What Does It Look Like and What to Do – Part 1

custom employee benefits
April 22, 2022/by Simon Carlson

What Benefits Do Employees Actually Want? Custom Employee Benefits Can Help

employee fringe benefits
November 18, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Employee Fringe Benefits Could Set You Apart in the Hiring Landscape

how does FMLA intermittent leave work
December 14, 2022/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

when does FMLA start
June 21, 2022/by Simon Carlson

When Does FMLA Start? Pro-tips for Employers to Avoid Lawsuits and Penalties

fmla requirements
April 20, 2021/by Simon Carlson

FMLA Requirements Under the ARPA of 2021

ffcra benefits
December 28, 2020/by Simon Carlson

BASIC Alert: FFCRA Update

how does FMLA intermittent leave work
October 14, 2020/by Simon Carlson

How Does FMLA Intermittent Leave Work?

April 30, 2021/by Simon Carlson

Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan

President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
flex plan
March 31, 2021/by Simon Carlson

FSA Plan Provisions & Clarifications in January Stimulus Bill

cfra
December 21, 2020/by Simon Carlson

BASIC Alert: Changes to CFRA Effective 1/1/21

form 5500 filing deadline
April 23, 2020/by Simon Carlson

Certain Form 5500 Filing Deadline Extensions Granted by IRS

cares act faq
April 10, 2020/by Simon Carlson

CARES Act FAQ: Over-The-Counter Drugs & Medicines


Don't Be Snowed Under by Payroll Rules

March 19, 2015
Snowfalls in the Northeast have shattered long-time records this…
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IRS Notice 2015-17

February 25, 2015
An employer-sponsored HRA will not be able to avoid the annual…
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Take the Human Error Out of Payroll & Stay Compliant with ACA Requirements

February 18, 2015
A critical aspect of the Affordable Care Act is the new employer…
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NLRB's New Quickie Election Rules May Tilt Scales Towards Unions

February 18, 2015
The "quickie election" rules were originally proposed two years…
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Applying the Affordablity Safe Harbors

February 12, 2015
Question: In applying one of the affordability safe harbors for…
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Mass Transit Limits Increased

December 24, 2014
On December 19, 2014. President Obama signed the Tax Increase…
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Paying Employees to Buy Health Coverage? Know the Ground Rules

December 22, 2014
Does your company's health insurance plan include health reimbursement…
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IRS Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases

December 18, 2014
The Internal Revenue Service has issued its 2015 optional standard…
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Upcoming Healthcare Reform Requirements

December 10, 2014
Be aware of upcoming Healthcare Reform requirements that impact…
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Compliance Questions - Cash Out Option

December 1, 2014
Provided by Larry Grudzien Q. Each year, my client gives its…
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Failure to Recognize FMLA: A Common Employer Mistake

November 26, 2014
A common misconception among HR managers of small-to-midsize…
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Court Approves Non-Traditional Work Week for Overtime Pay

November 26, 2014
Federal overtime pay standards under the Fair Labor Standards…
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Can Physician “Concierge Fees” be Reimbursed From a Health FSA or HSA?

November 25, 2014
As “concierge medicine” gains popularity, we are getting…
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Clarified Again, Individual Premium Reimbursement is Not Allowed

November 21, 2014
The new ACA FAQ XXII Compliance of Premium Reimbursement Arrangements(FAQ…
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What's the Outlook for the Expired Tax Breaks?

November 21, 2014
Year end tax planning for 2014 is particularly challenging because…
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Healthcare Reform Questions: 50-99 employee transitional relief

November 18, 2014
Question:  One of my clients has 75 employees and has never…
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FAQs regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act

November 10, 2014
Set out below are additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)…
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“Election Lock” Solved For Participants Who Wish To Enroll In Marketplace Coverage

November 3, 2014
Background Under Change of Status rules in effect prior…
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40 tax provisions for 2015

November 3, 2014
The Internal Revenue Service announced  in Revenue Procedure…
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Forget About Use-it-or-Lose-it: The New $500 Carryover Rule has FSA Accounts on the Rise!

October 29, 2014
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a new ruling last fall that…
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