Monthly Archives: September, 2024

• What Is a Midyear Qualifying Event?

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  September 30th, 2024 / No Comments

  Navigating your employee benefits can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when life throws changes your way. Fortunately, if you are under a cafeteria plan (also known as a Section 125 plan), your employer, who is limited under IRS rules, may allow you to adjust your benefits outside the annual open enrollment period. Employers don’t have to allow all midyear election changes, only those allowed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) special enrollment rights. To maintain adequate coverage for you and your family, it’s important to understand midyear qualifying events and other considerations for midyear benefits alterations.

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• 2025 Open Enrollment Checklist

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  September 27th, 2024 / No Comments

  To prepare for open enrollment, employers should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their health plans for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2025. This Compliance Overview includes an open enrollment checklist for the 2025 plan year.

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• Question of the Week

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  September 20th, 2024 / No Comments

  Question of the Week:

  “We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see?”

  Answer: 

  As you have remote and on-site employees, we recommend doing both. In December 2020, the Department of Labor issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-07, which permits businesses to share the poster information electronically as a supplement to the requirement to post hard copies. Electronic posting is only allowed as a substitute for physical posters if the following conditions are met:

  1. All the employer’s employees exclusively work remotely;
  2. All employees customarily receive information from the employer via electronic means; and
  3. All employees always have readily available access to the electronic posting.

  Note that electronic posting of required labor posters must be as effective as on-site posting. They should be readily accessible without employees needing to ask for permission to view them or where to find them. We recommend sharing in a location where remote employees typically receive other legal notices and important information from your organization.

  This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.

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• Upcoming Webinar: How to Find Expert Answers to Your HR Questions

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  September 13th, 2024 / No Comments

  Tuesday, September 24, 2024
  10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET

  Whether you’re facing questions about workplace issues, navigating complex state and federal regulations, or managing employee handbooks, our upcoming webinar has you covered. Discover how the Mineral Platform can simplify your HR tasks with a comprehensive demo of its powerful resources.

  During the webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • Evaluate Your HR Compliance: Identify potential gaps and take action to ensure your organization meets all requirements. • Streamline Your Workflow: Access ready-made HR templates, policies, and forms to save valuable time. • Get Expert Advice: Benefit from personalized guidance provided by HR-certified professionals. • Explore Premium Solutions: Discover advanced tools designed to support your specific HR needs and goals.

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• Recent and Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Monitor

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  September 5th, 2024 / No Comments

  In its 2023-24 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions that will likely have a significant impact on employers. The Supreme Court’s next term, which starts Oct. 7, 2024, will also decide cases that will impact the workplace. This HR Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of labor and employment cases the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear next term and a summary of critical decisions from its 2023-24 term to help organizations navigate the evolving legal landscape.

  Recent and Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Monitor
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