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Question of the Week - Small Employer Health Coverage

Q.- We are a small employer with 22 employees. We offered our employees a health insurance plan last year but it is costly for us and we don’t want to offer it next ...
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Options and Best Practices for Collecting Premium Payments for ...

When employees take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), maintaining their health benefits is required. However, collecting premium payments for these ...
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Question of the Week - PTO for New Child

Q.- Are we required to give paid time off to an employee who has a baby?
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Enhancing Employee Well-Being: The Importance of Offering Wellness ...

As HR professionals, one of our primary goals is to foster a supportive and productive workplace environment. One powerful way to achieve this is by offering wellness ...
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Best Practices for HR Professionals Using AI Tools

HR professionals are using AI tools to enhance their operations. Some HR uses of AI include
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Enhancing Employee Benefits

In today’s job market, employee benefits play an important role in attracting and retaining top talent. As HR professionals, it is essential to craft comprehensive ...
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Conducting a HIPAA Risk Assessment: Essential Steps for HR ...

Safeguarding health information is not just a best practice—it is a requirement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For HR ...
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DOL Guidance on FMLA Leave

The U.S. Department of Labor released an informative PowerPoint presentation on the Family and Medical Leave Act. The presentation addresses:
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Question of the Week - COBRA for Foreign Companies

Q.- Our company is based in the United Kingdom. We have a small U.S. workforce of 8 employees. Do we need to offer someone COBRA when they terminate employment since ...
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Navigating Educational Assistance Programs: A Guide for HR ...

The IRS recently provided valuable guidance on Educational Assistance Programs under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code, essential reading for employers and HR ...
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