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Pet Wellness Reimbursement: A Modern Employee Benefit

June 21, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Benefits #Employee Engagement
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2022 HSA Limits: Cost-of-Living Adjustments Released by IRS

June 21, 2021
2022 HSA Limits The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2021-25…
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#HSA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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Webinar - 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: Compliant Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

June 15, 2021
DATE: Tue, Jul 27, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register…
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#Benefits #Compliance #FlexibleSpendingAccount #FSA #Webinar
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Webinar - 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: COBRA Compliance and ARPA Regulations

June 11, 2021
DATE: Wed, Jul 07, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register…
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#COBRA #Webinar
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IRS NOTICE 2021-26: Taxation Guidance for DCFSA Plans that Adopted 2021 COVID Relief Provisions

May 24, 2021
View the IRS News Release View the IRS Notice 2021-26 CAA:…
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#BASIC News #Employer Tips #FSA #IRS Regulations
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Treasury Releases Much Anticipated COBRA Direction

May 20, 2021
Yesterday, the IRS issued Notice 2021-31, which provides guidance…
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#BASIC News #Benefits #COBRA #Healthcare #IRS Regulations
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Webinar: 1.0 HRCI & SHRM: Managing Risk While Diversifying the Workforce

May 18, 2021
DATE: Tue, Jun 22, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Employee Engagement #Employer Tips #Hiring #HR Mistakes #Webinar
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Form 5500 Filing: A Dangerous Compliance Trap

May 18, 2021
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#Compliance #DOL #ERISA #filing
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Vaccine Incentive Account: Return to Work Safely

May 18, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Benefits #Employer Tips
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How Long Does COBRA Last? The Answer: It Depends!

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May 6, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #COBRA #Healthcare
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Important Notice for Employee Navigator and Ease EDI Clients

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May 4, 2021
BASIC would like to inform you of an important change to our…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC News #Benefits #COBRA #FSA
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Proposed Federal Paid Leave - American Families Plan

April 30, 2021
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC News #leavemanagement
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Webinar: ERISA Compliance - Learn more about BASIC's Compliance Services

April 27, 2021
DATE: Thu, May 27, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #affordablecareact #BASIC HR Solutions #Benefits #Compliance #Outsourcing #Webinar
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COBRA Premium Subsidy Response - American Rescue Plan Act

April 21, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC News #COBRA #DOL #Healthcare #HR
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FMLA Requirements Under the ARPA of 2021

April 20, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Compliance #FMLA #leavemanagement #Outsourcing
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Home Office Reimbursement: Once a Luxury, Now Essential

April 20, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Benefits #Employer Tips
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BASIC: A Unified Brand

April 20, 2021
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC News #Benefits #Third Party
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Webinar: See How Your Payroll Compares. Don’t Settle.

April 19, 2021
DATE: Tue, May 18, 2021 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC Payroll #commonmistakes #Compliance #Outsourcing #Payroll #Webinar
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Are Face Masks FSA Eligible? Yes, PPE Now Reimbursable

April 13, 2021
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#Benefits #Compliance #HRA #HSA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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DOL Issues COBRA Subsidy Notices & FAQs

April 8, 2021
Earlier today, the Employee Benefits Security Administration…
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#COBRA #Compliance #DOL #Healthcare
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