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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 […]
Get Ready for the Most Significant Change to Healthcare Benefits in Decades
It’s a great time for a fresh approach to employee benefits!
In June of 2019 the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services released a ruling outlining a brand new and modern approach to health benefits. The […]
HSAs, Not the new kid on the block, but one you should know!
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) aren’t necessarily the new kid on the block, but they’re definitely becoming the most popular kid in the neighborhood. As employers and employees are looking to save money on their healthcare expenses with an eye toward […]
