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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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Disaster Preparedness for Peak Risk Season

As we enter the height of hurricane season with ongoing wildfire threats, HR professionals must ensure their organizations and employees are prepared for potential ...
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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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How Cybercriminals Exploit HR to Launch Attacks

HR departments handle sensitive information that makes them a natural target for cybercriminals. From payroll data to benefit elections, attackers know that ...
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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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Why Ransomware Attackers Are Targeting Your HR Department

HR departments across the country are finding themselves in cybercriminals' crosshairs, and the reason is simple: you hold the keys to your organization's most valuable ...
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Protecting Employee Information: IRS Tools and Multi-Factor ...

The IRS and the Security Summit recently reminded organizations that strong identity verification tools, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and IRS-provided ...
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Question of the Week - Cafeteria Plan Filings

Q.- Do we have to file a Form 5500 for our cafeteria plan?
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