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Making a Mid-year Payroll Switch Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
Traditionally, business owners switch payroll providers at the…
Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased
BASIC Compliance Alert
Maximum Annual HSA Contribution Increased…
Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed at the tail end of 2017, included…
IRS Releases Adjustments and Maximum HSA Contribution 2019
The IRS has just issued Revenue Procedure 2018-30, which provides…
Why You Really Want High Employee Engagement
The concept of employee engagement is complex because it manifests…
Have Service Employees? Here's How to Use the Tip Credit
How the Tip Credit Works
The Fair Labor Standards Act says…
FMLA Outsourcing is on the Rise
The leave management landscape for 2018 is shifting, is your…
Updated Department of Labor Rules: Disability Claims Procedures
On January 1st, 2018, the Department of Labor updated their rules…
COBRA: Now is a Good Time to Look Back
COBRA generally applies to all private-sector group health plans…
The Complete Compliance Package Every Employer Needs
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added to the already overwhelming…
IRS Issues Updated Withholding Calculator and Form W-4
Feb. 28,2018- The IRS has provided an updated calculator to help…
HSA Family Contribution decreased for 2018
Today, IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-10 which modifies…
DOL Updates Employer CHIP Notice
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its model notice…
Talent Strategy: Hiring Right the First Time with Behavioral Questions
You're in the market for a new superstar for your business but…
How Do 125 Plans and HSAs Work Together?
A cafeteria plan is a reimbursement plan governed by IRS Section…
BASIC HCM: All in One Solution
In a world where files can be automatically backed up to “the…
New Feature Release: Leave Management Employee Portal
BASIC Announces New Feature Release: Leave Management Employee…
Reasons for Debit Card Declines at the Merchant Point of Sale
No one expects their benefit debit card for FSA, HRA, and/or…
Standard Mileage Rates for 2018 Are Up
The IRS has issued the 2018 optional standard mileage rates used…
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