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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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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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Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice: October 15th Deadline ...

HR professionals must prepare to distribute the annual Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice by October 15, 2025. This federally mandated notice helps ...
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Preparing for Open Enrollment Now

It may feel early to think about open enrollment, but getting started now can help ensure a smoother, more organized process. Early preparation gives HR teams time to ...
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Integrating Lifestyle Spending Accounts into Benefits Packages

Employers are increasingly looking beyond traditional health and retirement benefits to meet the evolving needs of their workforce. One benefit gaining traction is the ...
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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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