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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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Important Update: COBRA Timeframes Resuming - Ensuring HR Stays ...

Introduction: The temporary pause on COBRA payments and timeframes, which was extended during the COVID-19 National Emergency, came to an end on July 10, 2023. From this ...
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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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DOL Required Reporting Guide

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published a Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans. This guide may be ...
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Summer Camp Expenses

Now that school is out, many parents have to find care for their children. Day camps are a popular option for summer break. The cost of day camp for a child under age 13 ...
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Updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form

The U.S. Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form. The Voluntary Self-Identification of ...
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HSA Limits Increase

Health Savings Account limits will increase for 2024. The increase, based on inflation numbers, is the largest increase in some time.
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Summary of Benefits and Coverage

An SBC, or a Summary of Benefits and Coverage, is a standardized document that presents easy-to-understand information about a health insurance plan. The SBC is required ...
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Substantiation of FSA Expenses

The IRS Chief Counsel office issued a memorandum addressing claims substantiation for medical and dependent day care flexible spending account expenses. According to the ...
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