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Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC
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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
What It Means If Your Health FSA Is Not An “Excepted Benefit”
An “excepted benefit” is a label and classification that…
Department of Labor Attempts to Make FMLA More Accessible
According to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division…
The Supreme Court Adds Clarity to a Much Disputed Overtime Pay Issue
In a closely watched case, Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham…
Healthcare Tax Changes that Remain in Place
On June 28, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of…
Job Descriptions: A Smart Move -- But Only If Done Correctly
The benefits of having a good system of employee job descriptions…
Six Issues for Businesses to Consider When Managing Remote Employees
Allowing employees to work from home can provide significant…
New Version of BASIC Guru
For Immediate Release
New Version of BASIC Guru Enables Agents,…
Are You Prepared for a COBRA Audit?
After nearly a decade, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has…
Business Values and the 'Baby Boomer Effect'
It has been estimated that in the next five years or so, more…
Five Common and Avoidable FMLA Mistakes
Below are five mistakes that Chris Stoddard, BASIC's FMLA Specialist,…
The Necessities of a Safety Manual
Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment…
Employees Can Still Save on Health Care Expenses With a Second FSA!
Starting in 2013, there is a new limit of $2,500 on the pre-tax…
Possible Upcoming Changes to FSA & HSA
Recent developments may change FSA's and HSA's to be more advantageous…
2013 HSA Healthplan Minimums and Contribution Maximums
IRS released Notice 2012-40 which provides guidance on the effective…
Workplace Political Expressions
According to the HR Support Center March 2012 poll, 78% of respondents…
JOBS Act Aims to Spur Business Growth
The new JOBS Act -- the acronym for the Jumpstart Our Business…
Becoming a Great Place to Work: It’s Not About the Money
"It is easy to understand why companies have focused on... pay,…
FAQs Released on Summary of Benefits and Coverage
May 2012
Set out below are additional Frequently Asked Questions…
Workplace Water Cooler Rumors
April 2012
Many employers using technology understand…
The Necessities of a Safety Manual
April 2012
Employers are responsible for providing a safe…
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