BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What should employers know about this important component of healthcare compliance reporting? The IRS recently released final versions of the 2021 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms, which include 1094-C and 1095-C.

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Compliance Report 98

BerniePortal

MARCH 31, 2021

With this in mind, employers need to make sure their employees are prepared to return, whether or not they’ll require team-wide vaccinations, and how the ADA relates to COVID-19 and vaccines to ensure compliance. What is the ADA and what do employers need to know about ADA guidelines related to COVID-19?

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Compliance Guidelines 98

BerniePortal

JANUARY 11, 2022

While recruiting and hiring new team members imposes a list of challenges, adding in COVID compliance adds another layer of complication. As the new year is upon us, many companies are ramping up their recruitment efforts to fill open spots on their team.

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Compliance Recruitment How To Hiring 98

BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, how can you avoid the most common types of compliance mistakes? The COVID pandemic has prompted even more changes than usual —some temporary, some not—that small to midsize employers must understand and act upon in order to stay compliant. Of course, ignorance is no excuse for noncompliance, and the penalties can be plenty.

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Compliance How To Course Industry 98

BerniePortal

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The same goes for compliance changes that took place this year. From pandemic relief measures to temporary I-9 verification changes, HR teams responded to major compliance changes all year long. Keep reading to make sure you didn’t miss a compliance change.

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Compliance 88

BerniePortal

MARCH 6, 2021

Among the countless responsibilities HR professionals oversee on a daily basis, compliance remains one of the most vital for the continued success of every organization.

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Compliance Performance Management Policies 90

BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Compliance is one of the most important and complex topics that HR professionals face in their work. Navigating compliance requires immense time and attention to detail, even before the pandemic. With COVID-19 forcing teams to work from home, HR departments face even more challenges in regards to compliance forms for remote work.

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Compliance 83

BerniePortal

AUGUST 27, 2021

Open enrollment is challenging enough for employers and HR. But to stay compliant, they must also keep in mind that many of their workers have options outside of their sponsored health plan, such as Medicare.

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Compliance 98

BerniePortal

OCTOBER 19, 2020

What should employers know about this important component of healthcare compliance reporting? The IRS recently issued final versions of the 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms, which include 1094-C and 1095-C.

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Compliance Report 75

BerniePortal

JANUARY 22, 2021

Communicating important compliance information to your employees when working remotely is no easy task. To make sure your organization is staying compliant and keeping employees in the know, take note of the following best practices when communicating with your remote workforce.

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Compliance 64

BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

From major holidays to key compliance requirements and ACA deadlines, find out everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2021.

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Compliance 69

BerniePortal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Stay updated on ACA compliance for 2025. Learn about affordability threshold changes, safe harbor rules, ESRP penalties, and the "family glitch" fix.

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Compliance Compliance Training 52

BerniePortal

APRIL 26, 2022

Payroll is a core HR function that carries a lot of importance but often comes with a high possibility of mistakes. While payroll mistakes are common, they can be costly to organizations and decrease employee satisfaction.

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Payroll Compliance HR Function How To 98

BerniePortal

MAY 18, 2022

Compliance is crucial to keep an organization going and growing, but there are many moving pieces to keep track of to remain audit-ready. Many organizations opt to store compliance documents in a digital hub, allowing easy self-service access for employees and accurate reporting for HR leaders.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When an employer offers a group health plan, it’s imperative to properly administer all of the health plan notices required under the DOL, PPACA, ERISA, COBRA , HIPPA, etc. Failure to comply with these directives can lead to costly penalties.

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Compliance Employee Benefits Groups 81

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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Compliance 52

BerniePortal

AUGUST 6, 2020

With teams around the country now firmly settled into remote work operations, HR teams may find the organization is struggling to keep up with compliance efforts in many different areas. Find out what you need to know about remote requirements and how you can address concerns with your team.

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Compliance 56

BerniePortal

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky. In 2024, HR pros can expect lower affordability thresholds, which means increased attention to affordability safe harbors and rising employer-shared responsibility penalties (ESRP).

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Compliance 52

BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Between Form 1095-C requirements, offer letters , and other withholding forms, employers must adhere to a variety of compliance regulations during the new hire and onboarding process. Among these vital rules is Form I-9 , which helps employers verify a new worker’s employment eligibility.

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Compliance Onboarding Hiring Compliance Training 52

BerniePortal

AUGUST 3, 2020

Consider this your HR compliance primer. From hire to retire, human resources teams are responsible for keeping organizations compliant with applicable laws and regulations while also furthering the company’s objectives. It’s a fine line that requires attention to detail and a commitment to personnel.

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Compliance Retirement Resources Hiring 52

BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Keeping current on Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky—increasing penalties raise the stakes even higher for employers. In 2023, HR pros can expect lower affordability thresholds, which means increased attention to affordability safe harbors and rising ESRP penalties.

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Compliance Compliance Training How To 52

BerniePortal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2023.

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Compliance 52

BerniePortal

JANUARY 16, 2020

Read on to learn the dos and don'ts when conducting these post-offer activities to ensure compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws.

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Compliance Compliance Training Recruitment 52

BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Full list of HR 2020 Deadlines. As 2020 begins, most HR departments are focusing on getting — and staying — organized, and keeping up with the many dates and deadlines required to keep their businesses compliant. Use these dates to get started:

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Compliance 69

BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2022. To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2022.

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Employee Benefits Compliance Performance Management Recruitment 98

BerniePortal

AUGUST 19, 2020

While the legislation has already made significant impacts on teams around the county, compliance questions still remain for many HR teams. Here’s what you need to know about notice compliance.

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Compliance 40

BerniePortal

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Check out this column in HR Technologist : Compliance is one of the most arduous responsibilities that HR professionals face. In the event of a lawsuit or inquiry, any issues in producing evidence of compliance will just make a challenging situation more difficult.

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HR Software Compliance Harassment Discrimination 40

BerniePortal

JANUARY 10, 2022

How can small businesses simplify compliance with an ERISA wrap document? ERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. Find out more.

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Compliance 98

BerniePortal

APRIL 8, 2022

In March, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a partnership with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to “protect workers from employer collusion, ensure compliance with the labor laws and promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility.”.

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Compliance 98

BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Between offboarding and other compliance details, employers must also address the issue of severance pay. For employers, a worker leaving an organization means more than saying goodbye. Here's what employers should know about how severance pay works and if it's legally required.

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Compliance 97

BerniePortal

JULY 18, 2021

A more efficient human resources department that can focus on more strategic tasks—all while saving time and money and preventing costly compliance errors. With the advent of effective and efficient e-signature technology, HR now no longer needs to spend hours collecting and organizing physical paperwork. The result?

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Resources HR Software Compliance 98

BerniePortal

JUNE 3, 2021

From federal government regulations and exempt vs. non-exempt status to everything in between, find out what employers need to know about OT compliance in the workplace using these FAQs. The ins and outs of overtime policies can get tricky.

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Compliance How To Policies 96

BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Of course, compliance dates and regulations are updated every year, but federal and state governments are also busy considering new rules for a changing workforce. HR pros should always strive to be proactive. That includes an openness to change and a readiness to adapt.

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Employment Law Compliance Course Industry 98

BerniePortal

JANUARY 25, 2022

Employers and plan administrators can learn a lot from these statistics, including common compliance mistakes to avoid. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.

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Compliance How To Employee Benefits Compliance Training 97

BerniePortal

JANUARY 14, 2022

Find out more about these significant developments in federal COVID compliance. At the same time, however, the Court upheld a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Compliance Policies ATS 98

BerniePortal

MARCH 11, 2021

After an employee leaves an organization, how long do you need to keep their records in order to maintain compliance ? Though HR teams and employers are used to filling out and storing employee documents, it can easily get overwhelming to keep track of employee records over time.

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Compliance 93

BerniePortal

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In addition to day-to-day compliance concerns , HR must also adhere to strict legal requirements that protect employees and the organization, such as employee notices. HR pros spend a significant amount of time managing, distributing, and documenting employee notices in order to remain compliant with federal and state laws.

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Compliance 96