BASIC has been closely watching to see if Congress would extend the FFCRA which was set to expire on December 31, 2020. Back in March, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Under the FFCRA, most public sector employers and private sector employers with fewer than 500 employees must provide up to two […]
Dear Valued Clients, BASIC will be closed on the following dates in observance of holidays. Thursday, December 24 Friday, December 25 Friday, January 1 Current clients may still access our online resources while we’re closed here: https://www.basiconline.com/current-clients/ We thank you for your understanding and will be operating under our normal hours for days that aren’t […]
Effective January 1, 2021, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) will extend leave rights to employees who care for grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, adult children, and other family members with serious health conditions. Employers covered by both CFRA and FMLA could be faced with a “stacking” problem. When CFRA and the FMLA overlap, time taken off can […]
Though the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has endured much scrutiny and litigation over the years, the legislation remains largely intact, meaning Affordable Care Act compliance is a must for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs). In the past, the IRS provided ways for ALEs to avoid substantial penalties by offering relief for those who demonstrated a good […]
In July, we first announced our plan to move to a 100% remote workforce and our goal to unify the BASIC brand. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees, partners, clients, and communities has always been our top priority, as well as the driving factor for this transition. Today, we’re pleased to report that […]
COVID-19 has caused unprecedented delays in the production of certain employment authorization documents. Both the DHS and ICE have continued with their department’s flexibility relative to I-9 documentation and completion and extended such flexibility into the future. To attend our no-cost I-9 compliance webinar, sign up here. The webinar will take place on December 29th, […]
DATE: Wed, Feb 10, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 3:30 pm EST Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. Experienced Employee Benefits Attorney, Catherine Rische, will cover ACA filing requirements […]
DATE: Tue, Jan 26, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 3:30 pm EST Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. BASIC is happy to announce another free educational webinar for employers […]
DATE: Wed, Jan 13, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 2:30 pm EST Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. It’s more important than ever to secure a compliance expert to […]
DATE: Tue, Dec 29, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EST to 3:30 pm EST Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Request a recording here if you are unable to attend the live session. I-9 audits are on the rise! In today’s climate, any mistake […]
