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Question of the Week - Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage

Q.- We have a fully insured health plan. Do we still need to distribute a Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage?
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State Required Leave for School Events

With the start of the school year, it is important for employers to understand their obligation to provide leave to working parents. Several states across the United ...
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Timekeeping Tracking Assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has developed a free Timesheet App designed to help employees and employers track work hours, ensuring accurate record-keeping for ...
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Question of the Week - New Company and COBRA

Q.- If a company is new, is it subject to COBRA this year? They would have had 0 employees for 50% of 2023.
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New HIPAA Rule on Protected Health Information and Reproductive ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule that impacts employer-sponsored group health plans and their business associates (“Covered ...
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Understanding FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs

When it comes to offering health benefits, employers have several options to help employees manage healthcare expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents. ...
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Understanding the Interplay Between COBRA and USERRA for Continuation ...

Understanding the different federal laws that ensure continuation of health coverage during times of employment transition is important. Two such laws are the ...
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Question of the Week - Labor Day and Work

Q.- Are we allowed to require some employees to work on Labor Day?
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HR Should Encourage End-of-Summer Tax Checkup

As the summer winds down, the IRS is urging taxpayers to review and update their tax withholding or estimated payments to prevent unexpected tax bills next year. HR ...
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VETS Reporting Open and Due Soon

The U.S. Department of Labor encourages affirmative actions to employ covered veterans and to advance covered veterans in employment. The 2024 VETS-4212 reporting portal ...
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