Benefit Plan Timeframe Extensions
Benefit Plan Timeframe Extensions On May 4, 2020, it was announced by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of the Treasury that
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Changes to Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
Changes to Section 125 Cafeteria Plans On May 12, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service announced two important changes to employer benefit plans. Here is a
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May 13, 2020
Creating a Productive Culture
An organization’s work culture can be compared to a massive iceberg with a small portion sticking above water – the visual cultural aspect, and a significant
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April 14, 2020
Annual Benefit Compliance Concerns
Annual Benefit Compliance Concerns We are continually asked by clients with concerns, “What are the compliance actions we need to take every year to
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April 14, 2020
HIPAA PHI and COVID
HIPAA and PHI in the COVID-19 Pandemic The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule has been in place since 1996 and
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April 6, 2020
CARES Act: COVID-19 Stimulus Measure
Cares Act: COVID-19 Stimulus Measure On March 27, 2020, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES
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March 31, 2020
Extraordinary Leadership
Extraordinary Leadership Looking around the world, past and present, we see individuals in our personal and business lives that stand out in their ability
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March 30, 2020
Sample Furlough Notification Letter
Sample Furlough Notification Letter [DATE] To: Employee Name From: Management/Company Rep RE: Furlough Notification Dear (employee name), Over the past year, [Company Name] has experienced
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March 25, 2020
Furloughs vs Layoffs
Furloughs vs. Layoffs Furloughs Temporary Layoffs Permanent Layoff/Termination Definition of Furlough/Layoffs both Temporary and Permanent A temporary unpaid leave of absence, employees retain their
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Job Description Audits: Why Every Essential Job Functions Needs to Stay Current
September 30, 2026
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Job Description Audits: Outdated Job Descriptions Are a Quiet Liability When was the last time you read your company’s job description? Not when you post a position. Not when you
Building Trust in Leadership
August 31, 2026
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Building Trust in Leadership Organizations go through many periods of change. This is the nature of business. During these changes, new processes are introduced, expectations shift, and uncertainty can spread.
Preventing Workplace Violence: It Starts Long Before a Crisis
July 27, 2026
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Preventing Workplace Violence: It Starts Long Before a Crisis The morning started like any other. Employees chatted over coffee, answered emails, and prepared for another busy workday. Then a disagreement
How HR Can Support Four Generations in theWorkplace
July 15, 2026
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How HR Can Support Four Generations in the Workplace Walk into almost any workplace today, and you’ll see something that would have been rare a generation ago: four generations in
AI in the Workplace: Emerging HR Compliance Rules Every Employer Should Know
June 29, 2026
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AI in the Workplace: Emerging HR Compliance Rules Every Employer Should Know Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a future workplace concept to an everyday business tool. Organizations are using
Form 5500: 7 Myths That Can Lead to Filing Mistakes and Due Date Confusion
June 24, 2026
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Form 5500: 7 Myths That Can Lead to Filing Mistakes and Due Date Confusion When it comes to employee benefits compliance, few requirements create more confusion than Form 5500.
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