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Election Day and State Voting Leave Requirements

As Election Day 2025 approaches, HR professionals should take time to review their organization’s policies on employee voting leave. While there is no federal law ...
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Calculate Full-Time Status Before Open Enrollment Starts

As employers prepare for open enrollment, one of the most important compliance tasks is determining which employees qualify as full-time under the Affordable Care Act ...
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New DOL Guidance Clarifies FMLA Leave Calculations for Nontraditional ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued new guidance clarifying how employers should calculate Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ...
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Updated Per Diem Rates Effective October 1, 2025

The IRS has released Notice 2025-54, providing updated per diem rates for travel away from home beginning October 1, 2025. These rates can simplify expense ...
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2025 Inflation Adjustments for Employee Benefit Plan Limits

The IRS announced its annual inflation adjustments for various employee benefit plan limits effective for taxable years beginning in 2026. HR professionals should be ...
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Draft Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for 2025 Reporting

The IRS has issued draft versions of Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and their instructions for the 2025 tax year. These forms are used by Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), ...
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HR and Health Benefit Laws

The Department of Labor offers a user-friendly resource to help HR professionals navigate the complex web of federal laws affecting employer-sponsored health plans. The ...
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Understanding Gig Workers and ACA Compliance

As employers continue to adapt their workforce models, including the use of gig workers and independent contractors, it's important to understand how these arrangements ...
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Self-Auditing for Compliance: Using the DOL’s PAID Program to Address ...

The U.S. Department of Labor offers an opportunity for employers to identify and correct wage and leave practices that may be out of step with federal law. Through the ...
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Understanding the Look-Back Measurement Method for Calendar Year ...

As employers prepare for the upcoming open enrollment season, it is important to ensure that full-time employees, especially those with variable schedules, are offered ...
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