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HR News

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


COVID-19
All/American Rescue Plan/Employee Benefits/FFCRA & FMLA/Legislative Updates
Free Webinar
July 31, 2025/by Linda Chanthaboune

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA): The Benefit On the Rise

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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

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

Free Webinar
July 31, 2025/by Linda Chanthaboune

Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA): The Benefit On the Rise

Register for the webinar here After registering, you will receive…
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

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

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


Get More than Mileage Out of Your Vehicles

July 30, 2011
Published August 2011  Q.  I'm using my personal car in…
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A Blended Rate for this Year

July 30, 2011
Published July 2011 The IRS has just announced it increased…
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Non-work or Work? When are employees owed pay?

July 30, 2011
Published July 2011 A recently filed class-action lawsuit…
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Common COBRA Compliance Question, Answered

July 27, 2011
Larry Grudzien July 27, 2011     When any qualified beneficiary…
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Health Reform Impact on Plan Documents – Definition of “Dependent”

June 30, 2011
We receive several inquiries from our clients asking if their…
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#FSA #HCERA
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HSA Enrollment Reaches 11.4 Million

June 30, 2011
Larry Grudzien June 20, 2011   A release from America's…
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Q&A Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

June 1, 2011
Published June 2011 Is there a small employer exception for…
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HSAs for 2012

June 1, 2011
Published June 2011   With Health Savings Accounts (HSAs),…
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Nine Often-asked HR Questions...and Answers

June 1, 2011
Published June 2011 Do you often feel stumped and confused…
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New Rules Expand ADA Disability Protection

May 1, 2011
May 2011 New rules issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity…
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Employment Law Updates - What employers need to know

May 1, 2011
Published May 2011 The following is a general overview of…
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Adding a Health Savings Account Benefit Mid-Year – Coordinating with Existing Benefits

April 22, 2011
Employers offering a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) along…
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#HDHP #HSA
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Question and Answer

April 1, 2011
Published April 2011 Are there any exceptions from any health…
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IRS Issues Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage; Reporting is Voluntary for All Employers for 2011 and Small Employers for 2012

April 1, 2011
Published April 2011 WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service…
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The Arrival of Final ADAAA Regulations

April 1, 2011
Published April 2011 HRAnswerlink April 4, 2011 On March…
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Get More than Mileage Out of Your Vehicles

February 1, 2011
Published February 2011 Q. I'm using my personal car in my…
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Ground-Breaking Social Media Case May Provide Guidance for Employers

February 1, 2011
Published February 2011 The National Labor Relations Board…
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Join our FMLA Blog on LinkedIn

February 1, 2011
BASIC sponsors a LinkedIn FMLA Blog dedicated to providing…
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IRS Delays Nondiscrimination Healthcare Reform Provisions

January 1, 2011
Published January 2011 The Internal Revenue Service has announced…
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Top 5 Employee Handbook Policies To Reface

January 1, 2011
Published January 2011 Every business should consider providing…
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