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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.


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Paperless Pay With ACH: The Perfect Time to Switch?

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July 17, 2020
Employers are involved in countless transactions each month,…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Employer Tips #Remote
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Unifying and Growing the BASIC Brand

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July 17, 2020
As the world continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #BASIC News #Remote
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IRS Releases Guidance on W-2 Reporting of COVID-19 Related Paid Sick and Family Leave Wages

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July 16, 2020
On July 9, 2020, the IRS released guidance requiring employers…
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#Compliance #FMLA #IRS #IRS Regulations #leavemanagement #Tax
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Webinar: Peace of Mind COBRA Compliance

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June 30, 2020
DATE: Wed, Aug 05, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#Benefits #COBRA #Compliance #HR #Webinar
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1.0 HRCI & SHRM: FMLA Basics and COVID-19 Considerations

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June 30, 2020
DATE: Thu, Jul 23, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 3:30 pm EDT Register…
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#Compliance #Employer Tips #FMLA #Webinar
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Webinar: Help Manage HR Compliance and Employee Relations

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June 30, 2020
DATE: Thu, Jul 09, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm EDT to 2:30 pm EDT Register…
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#BASIC HR Solutions #Compliance #HR Assist #HR Mistakes #Webinar
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PCORI Fees Guide for Employers With Self-Funded HRA Plans

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June 22, 2020
PCORI Fees BASIC is offering this alert about upcoming fees…
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#Benefits #HRA #PCORI
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Human Resources Department Essentials: HR Assist Lite

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June 22, 2020
Growing a business can be extremely difficult, especially in…
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#Compliance #HR #HR Assist #Outsourcing
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2021 HSA Limits: Cost-of-Living Adjustments Released by IRS

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June 2, 2020
2021 HSA Limits The IRS has issued Revenue Procedure 2020-32…
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#HSA #IRS #IRS Regulations
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Webinar: Employee Engagement – Strategies for Onsite and Remote Employees

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May 29, 2020
DATE: Tue, Jun 09, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET Register…
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#Employee Engagement #Employer Tips #Webinar
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COBRA Regulations Change Due to COVID-19

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May 15, 2020
Some COBRA regulations have changed as part of the government's…
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#COBRA #COBRA Mistakes #Regulations
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New Form I-9 Policy by DHS Due to COVID-19

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May 14, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary…
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#BASIC News #Compliance #HR Assist
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The Premium Only Plan: Cutting Costs Made Easy

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May 14, 2020
A Premium Only Plan (POP) is a great way for employers to reduce…
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#Compliance #FSA #Healthcare #Tax
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Cafeteria Plan and FSA Relief: IRS Update

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May 14, 2020
The IRS released Notice 2020-29 and Notice 2020-33 on May 12,…
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Form 5500 Filing: A Dangerous Compliance Trap

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April 27, 2020
Form 5500 Filing Avoiding federal penalties is perhaps the largest…
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#Compliance #DOL #ERISA #filing
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Certain Form 5500 Filing Deadline Extensions Granted by IRS

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April 23, 2020
On April 9, 2020, the IRS announced filing deadline extensions…
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#Compliance #ERISA #filing #IRS #IRS Regulations
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COBRA Continuation During the Health Crisis: FAQ by BASIC

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April 16, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic that continues to impact…
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#COBRA #commonmistakes #Healthcare
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Webinar: ERISA Compliance Requirements for Small and Large Employers

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April 15, 2020
DATE: Thu, May 21, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 3:30 pm ET Register…
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#Compliance #ERISA #Webinar
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Webinar: FMLA Administration - Learn How to Reduce Your Risks

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April 15, 2020
DATE: Tue, May 12, 2020 TIME: 2:00 pm ET to 2:30 pm ET Register…
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#FMLA #leavemanagement #Webinar
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CARES Act FAQ: Over-The-Counter Drugs & Medicines

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April 10, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES…
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#ACA #ACARegulations #affordablecareact #FSA #HRA #HSA
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