• HR Weekly Digest – February 9, 2021

    • February 10, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Human Resources
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    In This Digest – The Shine Comes Off “Working from Home” – What to Do About Problems Stemming from Inadequate Supervision and Other Difficulties / It’s Going to Be a Bumpy Ride – The Changes (So Far) to DOL and EEOC Employment Standards Under President Biden / New Law Makes It Easier for Employers to Claim Employee Retention

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  • Attend the Virtual HR Leaders Compliance Summit (HRLCS 2021): February 9 –11, 2021

    • February 2, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Acrisure, Events/Webinars, Human Resources
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    The HR landscape isn’t getting any simpler, especially for leaders.  Join us for a virtual summit dedicated to the most pressing topics facing HR leaders today, including: The New Presidential Administration’s Priorities Impacting HR Leading During Times of Change and Uncertainty Best Practices for Managing a Remote Workforce ADA Compliant Websites for Employers Benefits Compliance

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  • HR Weekly Digest – January 26, 2021

    • January 29, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Human Resources
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    In This Digest – Reckoning With Race Discrimination In Federal Workplaces / EEOC Revises Guidance on Religious Discrimination in the Workplace / The Doctor Will See You Now via Telemedicine and It May Qualify as Treatment under the FMLA / The Internal Revenue Service Extends the Payment Period for Certain Deferred Employee Payroll Taxes in Accordance

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  • 5 Steps for Year-Round Benefits Engagement

    • January 29, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Employee Benefits, Events/Webinars, Human Resources
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    Open enrollment is something you probably only think about a few times a year. For employees, it might be even less often. And that’s unfortunate because that means employees may not be maximizing their benefits. That’s why it’s important to touch on benefits throughout the year—to ensure employees are making the most of them.  This article

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  • HR Weekly Digest – January 12, 2021

    • January 12, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human Resources
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    In This Digest – Moving Without Taking a Pay Cut? / DOL Issues Final Rule on Tipped Employees – Mandatory Tip Pools and Related Duties / Fourth Circuit Speaks: To Be “Qualified” Under the ADA, Disabled Employee Must Comply with Valid Safety Requirements / DOL Issues Opinion Letters Regarding Pay Calculations for Teleworkers, In-Home Caregivers / Employers and

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  • 2021 Compliance Webinar Calendar (1st Edition, Jan-April)

    • January 12, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Events/Webinars, Human Resources
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    We are excited to present the first edition (Jan-April) of our webinar series calendar for 2021.  The calendar includes links to each of the webinar registration pages.

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  • Benefits Brief – Domestic Partner Benefits: A Short Course for Employers – January 2021

    • January 7, 2021
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
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    As part of its Employee Benefits offering, an employer may choose to extend coverage under its group health plan to the domestic partners of employees. An employer may make this decision to more effectively recruit and retain talent, or it may do so based on society’s evolving views of marriage and relationships. Regardless of the

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  • Benefits Brief – 2021 Health Plan Compliance Calendar – December 2020

    • December 29, 2020
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
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    Employers must comply with certain filing and disclosure requirements each year in connection with their group health plans. This Benefits Brief summarizes some of the key requirements and is designed to be used as a tool to help facilitate annual compliance.

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  • Benefits Brief – 2020 ACA Reporting

    • December 29, 2020
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Human Resources
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    The reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been in effect since 2015.  Many employers, mainly large employers, are already familiar with the rules.  However, some employers, particularly those that have grown in size, may lack clarity regarding their reporting obligations under the law.  As the deadlines for 2020 ACA reporting roll near,

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  • Benefits Bulletin – Extended Deadline for ACA Reporting, Final Extension of Good Faith Reporting Relief

    • October 12, 2020
    • Posted by: Renee Crissie
    • Category: .All, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Human Resources
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    On Oct. 2, 2020, IRS Notice 2020-76 extended the due date for furnishing forms to individuals under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2020 to March 2, 2021. This Notice also provides a final extension of good-faith transition relief from penalties related to 2020 ACA reporting and provides additional penalty relief related to failures to furnish

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