Upcoming Webinar: ACA Readiness 2026: Are You Prepared to File with Confidence?
ACA Readiness 2026: Are You Prepared to File with Confidence? Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET Register here: Link ACA filing deadlines are just around the corner, and many employers don’t discover reporting issues until after forms have already been submitted. At that point, fixes can be costly, time-consuming, and stressful. With […]
Question of the Week: How Do I Calculate Overtime When an Employee Takes PTO During the Same Week?
Question of the Week JANUARY 21, 2026 QUESTION How do I calculate overtime when an employee takes PTO and gets paid for more than 40 hours in the workweek? ANSWER You’re only required to pay overtime when a nonexempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek. Paid time the employee didn’t work—such as vacation, paid […]
Calculating FMLA Leave During Holiday Weeks
Holiday weeks can pose an extra administrative challenge for employers with employees on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This Compliance Overview discusses how to calculate FMLA leave properly when it is taken during weeks that include a holiday.
Question of the Week: Can I Track Hours Worked by Exempt Employees?
Question of the Week JANUARY 07, 2026 QUESTION Can I track hours worked by exempt employees? ANSWER You can, but we generally recommend not tracking unless you’ve got a legitimate business reason for doing so. Most exempt employees don’t expect to have to track their hours and will likely bristle at the idea. After all, not having […]
Question of the Week: What is Job-Protected Leave?
Question of the Week QUESTION Can we terminate someone for taking FMLA leave during a major project they committed to helping with? ANSWER No. When a leave of absence is “job protected,” like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it means you can’t terminate or demote the employee or take away any benefit they […]
Trends Shaping Employee Benefits in 2026
This HR Brief newsletter discusses trends shaping employee benefits in 2026 and provides winter attraction and retention tips for employers.
Happy Holidays!
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing customers and partners. Your support means the world to us! May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments with loved ones. Here’s to a prosperous New Year ahead! – […]
7 Employment Policies to Review in 2026
Employee handbooks are important for establishing employee expectations, addressing workplace issues and defending against potential lawsuits. Failing to update the employment policies in these handbooks regularly can make employers vulnerable to legal risks and liabilities that may result in costly fines, penalties and attorney fees. This HR Compliance Bulletin explores seven employment policies employers should […]
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2026
The IRS has released Notice 2025-61, which provides the adjusted PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2025, and before Oct. 1, 2026. Employers with self-insured health plans must pay the PCORI fee by July 31, 2026. This Legal Update provides an overview of the updated PCORI fee. Download here: […]
Navigating Post-FMLA Terminations
An employer should proceed cautiously before terminating an employee who cannot return to work when their FMLA leave expires. This Compliance Overview highlights considerations when terminating employees after FMLA leave. Read more: Navigating Post-FMLA Terminations