Question of the Week: What kinds of interview questions should we ask to assess a candidate’s competency for the position?
We recommend asking a combination of behavioral, situational, and job-specific questions. Behavioral questions ask the candidate to explain how they approached challenges in the past, what the outcome of their approach was, and what, if anything, they learned or would do differently now. These questions are useful for validating a candidate’s skill set as well as […]
Updated 2027 limits for HSAs and HDHPs, as well as the EEOC’s new National Enforcement Plan.
Midyear Qualifying Events Cheat Sheet
We are sharing a Midyear Qualifying Events Cheat Sheet. The cheat sheet outlines the circumstances under which employees may update their benefit elections outside of open enrollment and includes an overview of mandatory HIPAA special enrollment rights and optional Section 125 midyear election changes. Kindly, Celia Nash-Underwood
Employer Contribution Allocation: An Emerging Benefit Strategy
An IRS private letter ruling offers employers a roadmap for giving employees more flexibility over how discretionary company contributions are allocated. While not binding on other taxpayers, it provides valuable insight into how the IRS may view similar employer programs.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Begins July 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program. The purpose of this program is to help eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries access certain GLP-1 weight-loss medications at a reduced cost while CMS evaluates future obesity treatment initiatives. Eligibility will be determined by CMS and […]
Question of the Week: Pay When Closing for Severe Weather?
QUESTION Do we have to pay nonexempt employees when we close due to severe weather? ANSWER When you close due to inclement weather, nonexempt employees (those who are entitled to overtime) need to be paid only for actual hours worked plus any reporting time pay that might be required by state law … Read more […]
Medicare Part D changes that will affect employer plans in 2026 and 2027
Our HR Brief Newsletter – June 2026 explains important Medicare Part D changes that will affect employer plans in 2026 and 2027 and also includes practical tips to help your team avoid AI scams. Please click the link in this email to open the HR Brief Newsletter – June 2026 and review the details. If […]
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.