Question of the Week: What Should We Know About Hiring Summer Interns?
Question of the Week MAY 27, 2026 QUESTION What should we know about hiring summer interns? ANSWER Internships offer students opportunities to gain real-world experience and hands-on career development. The most important thing to know is that interns are, in many cases, employees and need to be paid as such. There are some practical things […]
Health Plan Coverage for Employees on Leave
This Compliance Overview summarizes the factors that impact whether an employee remains eligible for health plan coverage during a leave of absence. It also addresses how an employee’s leave may impact their full-time status under the ACA’s pay-or-play rules.
Medicare Part D Changes Affecting Employer Plans for 2026 and 2027
This Compliance Bulletin summarizes key Medicare Part D changes for 2026 and 2027 under the Inflation Reduction Act, and highlights related considerations for employers sponsoring prescription drug coverage.
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Midyear Compliance: Key Disclosure Deadlines for Group Health Plans
As the calendar year progresses, employers that sponsor group health plans should take steps to stay ahead of key midyear compliance obligations. This Compliance Overview highlights several federal reporting and disclosure deadlines that should be addressed in the spring and summer months to help ensure compliance.
Question of the Week: How can we simplify our application and interview processes?
How can we simplify our application and interview processes? Answer: You can go a long way toward simplifying these processes by collecting and using only information you need to make a sound hiring decision. This saves both you and your applicants valuable time. In the application, remove any requests for information that you don’t need or won’t […]
HR Brief April 2026
Question of the Week: The Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees
Question of the Week: The Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees Answer: Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled […]
Question of the Week
Question: What can we do to support positive mental health practices in the workplace? Answer: Positive mental health practices are important for everyone and definitely something you can support in the workplace. First, work with your leaders to make mental health awareness a normal part of workplace conversations. Employees don’t always feel safe or comfortable talking about […]
Question of the Week: What Should We Consider When Offering Floating Holidays?
Question: What should we know about floating holidays before deciding whether to offer them? Answer: Floating holidays are a type of paid leave that allow employees to observe personal, cultural, or religious occasions not covered by your organization’s designated holiday calendar. Employees usually appreciate them, and they generally pose little burden on employers. Here […]