Blog Archives

  • Paying Employees When You Close for Inclement Weather

    Posted on September 4, 2020

    With hurricane season firmly upon us, what happens when your business needs to close due to inclement weather? Read the answer HERE.

  • From the Hotline: Maintaining Background Check Records

    Posted on July 31, 2020

    Q: Where and for how long should an employer maintain background check results? A: Read the answer HERE

  • Are depression and anxiety considered disabilities?

    Posted on July 31, 2020

    If an employee informs you that they have anxiety or depression and requests an accommodation, you should begin the interactive process of creating these accommodations. Read this short piece on your next steps.

  • From the Hotline: Changing HSA Contributions Mid-Year

    Posted on July 31, 2020

    Q: Does an employer have to allow an individual to change his/her Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution mid-year? A: Find out HERE

  • An employee has been called up to the National Guard. How do we handle their leave?

    Posted on June 23, 2020

    Under the USERRA, the employee must be reinstated after they return from leave. Read more here.

  • Ask the Advisor: Furlough Employees

    Posted on June 23, 2020

    In the latest “Ask the Advisor” article, ThinkHR answers the question, “Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original positions?”

  • Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due July 31

    Posted on June 23, 2020

    “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study clinical effectiveness and health outcomes. To finance the nonprofit institute’s work, a small annual fee is charged on health plans.” These fees are due on Friday, July 31. ThinkHR answers questions about how to calculate the… Read more »

  • Re-engage Employees Through Learning

    Posted on June 2, 2020

    With all our workplaces looking very different than they did at the beginning of 2020, so too does our employees’ engagement within our companies. Connecting with your employees via online learning portal has been shown to help span the disconnectedness they are experiencing.

  • IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2021

    Posted on June 2, 2020

    Recently, the IRS has announced the annual inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSA) for the calendar year 2021. Read to find out if you are eligible for an HSA and what your new contribution limit will be.

  • How to Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19

    Posted on June 2, 2020

    The physical health of employees has been a huge focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, we would be selling our employees short if we didn’t also focus on their mental health. Read this article to learn more about how you can support the mental well-being of your workforce.

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