Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Navigating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Reasonable Accommodation and What Employers Need to Know On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act…
IRS Warning: HSAs, Health FSAs and HRAs Cannot Pay for Personal Health and Wellness Expenses But the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) can help. The IRS recently issued a bulletin to remind taxpayers that tax-advantaged medical savings accounts, such as health…
Employee handbooks are important tools 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, resulting in costly fines,…
HRPro, a Royal Oak, MI-based Human Resource Consulting and Administration firm, announced that it appointed Teresa Edwards as its new President. Teresa has been with the company for many years and has truly grown in her leadership ability and wisdom…
In today’s market, HR professionals must adapt to the changing expectations of organizations and employees amid difficult economic conditions. As such, proactive HR leaders and professionals will approach 2024 with strategies that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday operations, satisfy…
Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee…
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Withdrawal and Spending Rules A health savings account (HSA) is a trust or account used to pay medical expenses that a high deductible health plan (HDHP) does not pay. HSAs offer triple tax advantages to…
2023 HR Checklists - Request Your Copy Today! Compliance is one of the most complicated burdens that organizations must handle. HR professionals must be familiar with many employment laws, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget…
Navigating Year-End HR Challenges: HRPro of Royal Oak, MI Introduces 2023 Year-End HR and Benefits Checklist As the year draws to a close, HR professionals find themselves immersed in a whirlwind of activities, ensuring a seamless transition from one year…
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2024 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2023-70 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024.…