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Are Labor Posters Required in the Workplace?
State and federal law requires employers to post labor law notices in the workplace. These mandatory postings include the Federal Minimum Wage, OSHA, FMLA, USERRA and various state specific notices.
Failure to post the required, current state and federal employment […]
We are kicking off the #LoveMyHSA campaign with a series of HSA-related articles and information leading up to HSA Day on October 15th.
National HSA Awareness Day unites the public and the […]
How Much Should I Deposit into My HSA Every Month?
How much should you contribute to your health savings account? The short answer is that you should contribute the maximum prorated amount allowed by the IRS, if that’s financially viable for you.
As of 2020, you can contribute a maximum of […]
Here’s Why an HSA Might Make Sense for Your Family
You’d give anything to make sure your family has the medical care that it needs, and these days that typically means forking over a huge portion of your paycheck. In fact, the average family of four with employer-based insurance shelled […]
HR Snapshot: Do we have to pay employees for their time at a required training?
Question from a client:
Our employees are required to attend sexual harassment prevention training. Do we need to pay for their time at training?
Answer:
If an employer requires attendance at a training, then it generally must be paid. While this training […]
HR Snapshot: Can we conduct a background check if we haven’t done one before?
Question from a client:
We don’t typically do background checks, but we’re hiring a driver who will be operating a company vehicle. We want to do a background check for this position, but since we’ve never done one for anyone else, […]
HR Snapshot: Paying employees during business closure due to weather
Question from client:
If our company closes due to inclement weather, are we required to pay employees? Can we require PTO use?
Answer:
The answer depends on whether the employees are exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt employees must […]
U.S. Department of Labor ICHRA Webinar
In an upcoming webinar on September 12th, The Department of Labor will be joined by the Internal Revenue Service to discuss the benefits of offering expanded ICHRA options, who can offer an ICHRA, how it works, what responsibilities an […]