Top 10 Questions about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) . Since March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has introduced thousands of questions from employers racing against the bill ’ s t ight deadlines to stay legally compliant. Who is eligible for the subsidy? MORE

As a part of my series about “5 things I wish someone told me when I first became an attorney” I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina M. Tina is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Christina Reger, LLC. At the time, I was seven months pregnant with my first child. MORE

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, you should focus on engagement and orchestrate a personalized, on-demand, and virtual benefits open enrollment experience. The problem with these formats is they can’t effectively mimic the compassionate, concise, and knowledgeable call to HR. MORE

Advocating for their workforce and the benefits they deserve is not only a drain of organizational resources, but an exhausting battle. The picture painted here is bleak, I won’t lie. Aberdeen research has identified three strategic approaches empowering employers to provide the best benefits administration for their workforce and for their organizations, and you can learn about them in this on-demand webinar, Benefits Management is Now an Analytics Game. MORE

Welcome to The Source, your one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest HR and benefits news. Start off your week on a high note with The Source! In this week's edition, we discuss important employment law updates that you should be watching, how to use social media for recruiting, the new trend of 'adulting' benefits and more! Get ‘The Source’ sent directly to your inbox! Alexa, can you spell HIPAA? Thought Of The Week. MORE

To learn more: Join our upcoming webinar Thu, Apr 18 , or. Schedule a personalized demo to see the PlatCore LMS for yourself. As always, they are FREE if you’re already on the platform. (If If you’re not already on the LMS, what are you waiting for!?). Three powerful features have been added to course assignments, making training automation even easier. You can specify the course, learner and schedule for any training to recur. MORE

Employers can expect some relief from federal requirements under the Trump administration, especially those put in place under President Obama. New pay reporting requirements and the overtime rules almost certainly are doomed, as are new requirements for contractors, attorneys from Fortney & Scott predicted during a recent webinar. Republicans’ 52–48 position in the Senate also bodes well for Trump’s nominees. Puzder’s reach also may go beyond the U.S. MORE

Paycor is gathering top HR industry experts on June 9, 2016 for the Summer HR and Compliance Web Summit , a free all-day online conference to share best practices and tips for managing employees. Register below to learn from industry experts as they share their knowledge on several great topics, including: HR Megatrends: Keeping Ahead of the Curve. Webinar description: It’s not good enough to be a great HR department. How to win in the war for talent. MORE

What can tracking your employees’ training do for your human resources strategy? It keeps your workers in compliance with state or industry regulations and puts them on track for advancement so that your business can stay current with prevailing trends and maintain a workforce that is engaged and ready for the future. Continuing education (CE) is required within many fields for workers to stay up-to-date on new technologies, skills and developments within the industry. MORE

Nelson, an Armstrong Teasdale partner who is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional, shared his tips at the ECN (Employers Counsel Network) Annual Conference, held recently in Seattle. ECN is the network of attorneys from all 50 states who write BLR’s state compliance newsletters.) Trojan generators are readily available on the “dark net,” says Nelson. A Trojan can: Surf the Internet. Play the piano. TOR: The Onion Router. MORE

Employers that offer group health insurance plans to their employees have an interest in learning how employees’ entitlement to Medicare benefits can affect the administration of those plans. This article discusses the coordination of benefits between the two plans. In other words, it answers the question: How does my company health plan interact with Medicare? The post 4 Facts About Medicare That All Employers Should Know appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. MORE

Issues directly and indirectly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic made many aspects of running a business and managing employees significantly more complicated. Assess the risks for your business. HR leaders’ careful oversight is key to risk management now and in the long term. MORE

The keys for plan sponsors to avoid penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as other liability that may come with data breaches, were discussed by HIPAA experts in a recent webinar. Periodic risk assessments, updated policies and procedures, and ongoing training are critical to HIPAA compliance, said Kathryn Bakich, senior vice president at Segal Consulting. Minimizing HIPAA Privacy Liability. MORE

However, I look back and the skills I learned that have helped me tremendously as both a teacher and in tech sales. But I embraced the change and the opportunity and am happy that I did. I felt I wasn’t making a difference in the world. Embrace change. MORE

Since March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has introduced thousands of questions from employers racing against the bill ’ s t ight deadlines to stay legally compliant. Who is eligible for the subsidy? How do employers implement the plan? MORE