BerniePortal

DECEMBER 10, 2024

From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, heres everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2025.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 15, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would have raised the salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for exempt status starting July 1, 2024. The rule also included a planned increase for January 1, 2025.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The modern workplace is a dynamic arena where four distinct generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—collide, collaborate, and occasionally clash. With four distinct generations now shaping professional environments, there’s never been a more diverse mix of values and expectations in the workplace. As a member of Gen Z starting to carve out my own career, I often find myself navigating these generational differences, which can sometimes feel like a challenge but also an opportunit

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The IRS has announced key updates for the 2025 tax year, including adjustments to tax brackets, 401(k) contribution limits, and FSA maximums. These changes, influenced by inflation, affect taxpayers' contributions and withholdings. Read on to learn about the updated figures you’ll need to know for the upcoming tax season.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What Is the FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. For HR professionals, especially those managing smaller organizations, understanding the FLSA is not just a legal requirement but also a key component of fostering a fair and compliant workplace.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 21, 2024

The FTC’s proposed rule to ban noncompetes, which came out in April, faced extensive opposition from many businesses and employer groups, including SHRM. Following a series of lawsuits, on August 21, 2024, the court struck down the FTC’s proposal. Here’s what employers need to know.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 9, 2024

Yes, you probably do. But don’t panic—this doesn’t mean you need to be the love police, nor should your policy be a romance-ruining roadblock. The goal is to maintain a positive workplace culture and avoid any sticky situations that could lead to favoritism, conflict, or even lawsuits.

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BerniePortal

JULY 30, 2024

Recent news has shown business leaders, and particularly human resources professionals, the importance of a solid business continuity plan. On Friday, July 19th, 2024, CrowdStrike pushed a patch update that went disastrously wrong.

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BerniePortal

JULY 30, 2024

The impact of AI in the workplace largely depends on who oversees its use, if anyone. Without proper oversight, employers who rely too heavily or carelessly on AI risk unintentional discrimination and significant legal consequences.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The FLSA 2021 IC rule defined “employer” and “employee”, but failed to provide clear definitions of independent contractors and employer-employee relationships. In Rutherford Food Corp v. McComb , the Supreme Court recognized that “there is in the [FLSA] no definition that solves problems as to the limits of the employer-employee relationship under the Act.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Recruiting, acquiring, and keeping the right employees for your organization is the best way to ensure its success. SHRM calls sourcing and recruiting “the meat and potatoes of talent acquisition.” Without effective sourcing and recruiting, your organization is left hungry for talent.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is an individual who is chosen to receive the benefits of property, typically in the event that the owner passes away. The benefits are often monetary, but they can also be anything else of value that is being passed down.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s here, the news we have all been waiting for: the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed the new overtime rule threshold guidance for employers.

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BerniePortal

JULY 12, 2023

Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay transparency. HR professionals at small to midsized employers may need to take a look at current pay structures or applications to ensure that they are compliant with changing legislation. In some states or cities, missing the mark will incur civil penalties and fines, so keeping up to date is vital to continued success.

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BerniePortal

MAY 25, 2023

Veterans have it hard enough when they return home. Many experience life-changing injuries while in the armed forces, and it can be difficult to manage medical needs and expenses once stateside. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27% of veterans have a disability incurred while in service, and 2.8% are unemployed. Between the stresses of disabilities and unemployment, veterans face a tough challenge re-entering their communities.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 27, 2023

February is Black History Month , and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our culture, society, and industry. In honor of Black History Month, BerniePortal has compiled a list of some of our favorite Black voices in the HR space who offer resources to help you grow professionally and help your organization thrive.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly makes changes to adjust its regulations in response to inflation. But with inflation at or near 40-year highs, those changes are especially relevant for 2023. Read on to learn more about the updated IRS numbers you need to know for the coming tax year.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month—no matter how big or small the update. Here are the two BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A hundred years ago, close to half of all doctor’s visits in the U.S. were house calls—physicians meeting patients in the patient’s home for discussion, diagnosis and treatment. But in the 21st century, the house call has become nearly obsolete—or has it? CVS Health, the parent company of the CVS pharmacies that dot intersections around the country, will now acquire Signify Health , a healthcare platform that aims to connect patients to care in creative ways, including through house calls.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 30, 2022

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month — no matter how big or small the update. Here are the 2 BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 18, 2022

When it comes to health insurance, employees don't always understand what is available to them. They often don't even understand the benefits they select and wish someone would help them make those decisions. So how do organizations better understand the disconnect, and what should they do to improve communications? Continue reading to find out now.

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BerniePortal

JULY 29, 2022

At BerniePortal, we are constantly improving our software to fit your HR needs. To keep you in the know, we dish up the latest Bernie Scoop each month — no matter how big or small the update. Here are the 3 BerniePortal product updates released this month that will help streamline your organization’s HR functions.

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BerniePortal

JULY 25, 2022

Amazon has been steadily increasing its footprint within the healthcare industry with one well-timed purchase or partnership after the other. Now they seek to take an even larger step forward with their latest acquisition of One Medical. This purchase opens the door for Amazon to further expand its reach in the sector. Read below to learn more about the acquisition and what it means for the future of the healthcare industry.

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BerniePortal

JULY 19, 2022

BerniePortal , the all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses, announced today that leading supplemental health insurance provider ManhattanLife is now offering BernieBill , creating a streamlined benefits experience for users.

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BerniePortal

JULY 15, 2022

When an employee resigns they often leave a gap that can be felt throughout the organization. From additional paperwork to training and transitioning tasks to other team members, there is a lot for HR to manage when an employee leaves. While it might feel premature to plan for an employee’s departure long before their resignation, it’s wise for organizations to always remain prepared.

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BerniePortal

JULY 14, 2022

July 2022 | Nashville-based. online benefits and HR software platform, BerniePortal, made the ??. 2022. SaaS Awards. shortlist for. Best SaaS Product for Small Business or SMEs.

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BerniePortal

JULY 12, 2022

Cultivating a positive company culture is key in recruiting and retaining top talent. And often, positive company culture can lead to organizational success. However, effective communication with every single employee is not always easy for leadership teams to manage. That’s where BerniePortal steps in to help. Here’s how BerniePortal’s Performance Management feature works in harmony with other HR features and could help grow an organization like yours.

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BerniePortal

JULY 11, 2022

Amidst the recent economic downturn, an increasing number of organizations have begun to rescind job offers. While this has caused concern for many hopeful job applicants regarding their future prospects, is this practice really indicative of the state of the overall job market? Read on to learn more about how and why organizations may choose to rescind their job offers.

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BerniePortal

JULY 11, 2022

There are many moving pieces when it comes to payroll. From managing employee hours worked, PTO , and deductions to ensuring your organization is withholding the correct state and local taxes from each paycheck—running payroll can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. Many organizations are moving their payroll onto HRIS platforms for a more seamless process, making spreadsheets a thing of the past.

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BerniePortal

JULY 5, 2022

On the final day of BerniePortal’s 5th annual users conference, Weekdays with Bernie , Karin Hurt—award-winning author of four books including– Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates – shared her expertise and offered practical tips and tools that she uses to develop leaders through her firm– Let’s Grow Leaders.

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BerniePortal

JULY 1, 2022

BerniePortal founder and CEO Alex Tolbert took the stage at Weekdays with Bernie this year to share the platform and company’s latest updates, including new product and service level enhancements. Tolbert also shared his findings on how the HR industry has evolved in the last 12 months and what BerniePortal hears from HR about what they need most from their vendor partners—and what it means for you.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 30, 2022

To kick off BerniePortal’s 5th annual users conference, Weekdays with Bernie, Heather Younger—bestselling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty and founder of Customer Fanatix —gave a dynamic presentation titled, Seize the Opportunity: Reimagining a Better Workplace in a Post Covid-19 World , where she shared her expertise and offered solutions to improving the workplace.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 29, 2022

From filling out compliance forms, meeting their new colleagues, getting up to speed on training to be successful in their new role, to gathering employee information, HR teams and hiring managers have a lot to accomplish during each employee’s onboarding experience. And even after a new hire has been onboarded, it's crucial to maintain employee data throughout the employee lifecycle.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 27, 2022

Each year, HRIS platform and company BerniePortal convenes hundreds of HR industry leaders and innovative thinkers for best-in-class learning opportunities, networking, and strategic solution-oriented sessions—plus the chance to earn CE credits for attending. This year’s Weekdays with Bernie was BerniePortal’s second hybrid conference, which included both in-person and virtual experiences.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 27, 2022

There are many moving pieces when it comes to payday. From managing employee hours, PTO , and deductions to ensuring your organization is withholding the correct taxes from each paycheck—running payroll can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. Many organizations are moving their payroll onto HRIS platforms for a more seamless process, making spreadsheets a thing of the past.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 24, 2022

BerniePortal takes pride in solving problems that HR teams face daily and doing it efficiently. HR teams manage people—from welcoming them to the organization to tracking their benefits, time and attendance, and PTO to ensuring they are paid correctly. In our latest update, BerniePortal is excited to add Payroll to our comprehensive HR tools list. The Payroll feature of BerniePortal recognizes the importance of accurate and punctual paydays and simultaneously streamlines the process to save valu

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BerniePortal

JUNE 24, 2022

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