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Question of the Week - Second Qualifying Event for Child

Q.- Our former employee and her child were offered COBRA coverage. The employee declined coverage but the child elected and became a qualified beneficiary. The child had ...
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Safeguarding Personal Information: The Importance of Securing Paper ...

In today's digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are on the rise, HR professionals and insurance brokers must not overlook the security of paper documents ...
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Question of the Week - PCORI Fee for Insured Plan

Q.- We offer a fully-insured group health plan. Do we have to file information about our plan and pay the PCORI fee?
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Protecting Against Spear Phishing: Crucial Measures for HR ...

Introduction: In the digital age, the rise of sophisticated cyber threats poses a significant risk to individuals and employers. One such threat gaining prominence is ...
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Important Update: Changes to New Hire Onboarding and I-9 Verification ...

Introduction: Discover the recent developments regarding new hire onboarding processes and Form I-9 verification requirements for employers in the United States. With ...
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IRS Warns of Identity Theft

The IRS has warned of an increase in identity theft after tax return season. The IRS scans every tax return for signs of fraud. If the system finds a suspicious tax ...
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FMLA Leave and Holidays

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor issued an opinion letter (FMLA 2023-2-A) explaining the interplay between an employer’s recognized holidays ...
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Opt-Out Payments and ACA

Employers who give full-time employees a monetary incentive to opt-out of employer-provided health coverage must make sure to collect evidence of insurance.
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MOVEit Exploit

Many organizations across the globe, including several U.S. agencies, were victims of a Russian cyberattack.
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