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VETS-4212 Reporting Deadline Approaching

Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts or subcontracts valued at $150,000 or more must submit the VETS-4212 report to the U.S. Department of Labor between ...
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How to Explain Group Benefits to New Hires

Helping new hires understand their group benefits is an important step in onboarding and employee engagement. Health, welfare, and ancillary benefits can be complex, and ...
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Voluntary Self-Audit Program Returns for Wage, Overtime, and FMLA ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has reinstated a self-audit initiative that allows private employers to identify and resolve potential wage and leave violations under ...
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What Employers Need to Know About America’s AI Action Plan

The White House recently released “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” outlining more than 90 federal actions designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in ...
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PCORI Fee Deadline

The annual deadline to report and pay the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is fast approaching. Employers sponsoring certain self-funded health ...
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Form 5500 Welfare Plan Reporting

As the July 31 deadline approaches, HR professionals should take a moment to review their company’s obligations under Form 5500 filing requirements for welfare benefit ...
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Managing Benefits for Remote and Multistate Employees

The rise of remote and hybrid work has transformed how HR professionals manage employee benefits. With staff now residing across multiple states, sometimes relocating ...
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EEO-1 Reporting Now Open

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially opened the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection for the 2024 reporting year. Employers required to file ...
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AI in HR: What Tools Are Actually Helpful for Benefits Administration

The landscape of human resources technology is increasingly populated with artificial intelligence solutions promising to transform benefits administration. Amid ...
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Wellness Programs Under Scrutiny: Legal Risks and Best Practices

Wellness programs remain a popular feature of employer benefit offerings, aimed at improving employee health and managing long-term costs. From biometric screenings and ...
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