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Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package By Adding a Consumer Driven Account (CDA) by BASIC
DATE: Wed, Nov 02, 2022
TIME: 2:00pm EDT to 2:45 pm EDT
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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
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We've Got the BASICS of FMLA Covered
Even the best HR staff can miss a small detail. Fortunately,…
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BASIC FSA Client Notice: $2,500 Cap
For BASIC FSA clients, starting with plans that begin 1/1/2013…
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Offer FSA Solutions to Your Employees, Worry-Free
The benefits of a FSA account are clear; your employees enjoy…
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BASIC's Certified Customer Service Representatives
BASIC's Customer Service Representatives have always been industry…
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What It Means If Your Health FSA Is Not An “Excepted Benefit”
An “excepted benefit” is a label and classification that…
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Department of Labor Attempts to Make FMLA More Accessible
According to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division…
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The Supreme Court Adds Clarity to a Much Disputed Overtime Pay Issue
In a closely watched case, Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham…
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Healthcare Tax Changes that Remain in Place
On June 28, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of…
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Job Descriptions: A Smart Move -- But Only If Done Correctly
The benefits of having a good system of employee job descriptions…
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Six Issues for Businesses to Consider When Managing Remote Employees
Allowing employees to work from home can provide significant…
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New Version of BASIC Guru
For Immediate Release
New Version of BASIC Guru Enables Agents,…
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Are You Prepared for a COBRA Audit?
After nearly a decade, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has…
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Business Values and the 'Baby Boomer Effect'
It has been estimated that in the next five years or so, more…
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Five Common and Avoidable FMLA Mistakes
Below are five mistakes that Chris Stoddard, BASIC's FMLA Specialist,…
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The Necessities of a Safety Manual
Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment…
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Employees Can Still Save on Health Care Expenses With a Second FSA!
Starting in 2013, there is a new limit of $2,500 on the pre-tax…
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Possible Upcoming Changes to FSA & HSA
Recent developments may change FSA's and HSA's to be more advantageous…
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2013 HSA Healthplan Minimums and Contribution Maximums
IRS released Notice 2012-40 which provides guidance on the effective…
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Workplace Political Expressions
According to the HR Support Center March 2012 poll, 78% of respondents…
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JOBS Act Aims to Spur Business Growth
The new JOBS Act -- the acronym for the Jumpstart Our Business…
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