The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee might seem like one of the more straightforward compliance items on your HR calendar. Applicable employers and plan sponsors use the second-quarter Form 720 to make…
The rapid rise of free generative artificial intelligence tools has workplaces abuzz with what comes next. But if you work in human resources or your business has used software to find…
As 2026 approaches, California employers are preparing for one of the most comprehensive rounds of employment law changes in recent years. From wage adjustments to new reporting mandates, these updates touch nearly…
The Departments of Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor have published updated indexed benefit and cost-of-living adjustments impacting employee benefit plans. This article offers a high-level overview of the affected…
How Generative AI Can Transform HR Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential to support your HR employees. The hope is that it can streamline administrative tasks and free HR employees…
Learn More About Required Plan Disclosures In 1974, Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). ERISA set thresholds for employers sponsoring group plans (plan sponsors) to protect participating employees and…
When The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is due annually by July 31. Use the second-quarter Form 720 to make your payment. (Note: Although Form 720 is a quarterly form, you only have…
When in doubt, document. That’s the expert advice you should give your managers when discussing important job-related matters with employees. Whether a manager is congratulating an employee on a job well-done or…
Marijuana use among adults ages 19 to 50 reached an all-time high in 2022, according to the National Institutes of Health. Approximately 44% of adults ages 19 to 30 and 28% of adults…
