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    PCORI Filing for 2023?

    07.25.2023
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    Hey there, HR superheroes! Today, let's shed some light on those pesky PCORI fees and make the process a breeze for you. PCORI stands for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the fees are a part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requi...
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    What are pre-tax Commuter Benefits?

    03.18.2022
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    As prices continue to rise at the pumps, employees may be considering ditching their personal vehicles and switching to public transportation to get to work. Some employers looking to offer more fringe benefits as a means to attract talent have imple...
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    What is a defined contribution strategy?

    03.11.2022
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    It's no secret that costs are rising for employers to offer their employees health insurance. What can an employer do to stabilize costs and still give employees options? A defined contribution approach in the context of an employer premium strategy ...
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    What is a Prevailing Wage?

    02.18.2022
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    Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? Imagine if instead of becoming a criminal mastermind, Carmen Sandiego instead chose more traditional work. Her love for traveling all over the country is still strong, so Carmen chooses to work all over the cou...
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    What are Total Compensation Statements?

    01.07.2022
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    The "Hidden" Paycheck As an employer, it can be difficult to show an employee the full value of their benefits and compensation. Total Compensation Statements convey the total value of the company's benefit offerings and employee's compensation. The...
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    Protection for Religious Holidays?

    12.17.2021
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    Do employers have to allow employees to have religious holidays off? Protections Under Title VII If an employer has 15 or more employees, they must provide reasonable accommodation for employees who wish to observe religious holidays. Even empl...
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    Battling Pay Compression and Pay Inversion

    12.10.2021
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    What is the difference between pay compression and pay inversion? Pay Compression Pay compression occurs when a new hire is paid the same as current workers in the same position, or when the pay difference between employee levels shrinks so higher-...
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    Avoid the Year-End Broker Boondoggle

    03.25.2021
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    When is the best time for considering a broker change for your employee benefit plans?  Changing brokers, after all, or strategic benefit advisors as I prefer to describe myself, is a big decision.  Any decision to change should bring with it the h...
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