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Essential Security Steps for HR Teams to Protect Employee Information

In today’s digital age, Human Resources (HR) departments hold an important responsibility in safeguarding employee information. With personal data increasingly being ...
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Empowering Small Businesses with Resources from Benefits.gov

Small business owners face many challenges, particularly relating to employee benefits and financial resources. The U.S. government’s www.Benefits.gov offers a ...
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Understanding the Employer Mandate Under the Affordable Care Act

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Question of the Week - EAP and COBRA

Q.- We have an employee assistance plan (EAP) for our employees. Do we have to offer employees the right to continue participating in the EAP under COBRA?
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Upcoming Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Changes

Starting in 2025, Medicare Part D will undergo changes set forth in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These changes will alter the landscape of employer-provided ...
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Updated Publication 15-B

The IRS updated Publication 15-B for the 2024 tax year. Publication 15-B is an important resource for employers managing fringe benefits. This guide is essential for ...
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AI and Employment Actions

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2024-1, providing guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in administering the Fair ...
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Notice Requirements under COBRA

Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), group health plans are required to provide covered employees and their families with detailed notices ...
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Noncompete Agreements are Challenged

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted a final rule banning most new noncompete clauses in employment contracts. This rule has the potential to impact millions ...
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New EEOC Rule Strengthens Workplace Protections for Pregnant Workers

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This legislation requires employers to ...
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