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New Form I-9 Available

New Form I-9 Available Aug. 1, 2023, With a Remote Verification Option for E-Verify Users On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I‑9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Employers are…

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2023 Midyear HR Trends

Midyear is a great time to evaluate HR progress and recalibrate any efforts to close the year strong or inform forward-thinking strategies to maintain a competitive edge moving into 2024. This blog post highlights HR trends to follow during the…

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2023 Workplace Trends

Carolyn Elliot, Director of HR Advisory Solutions at HRPro, delves into the various challenges that employers have faced in the last six months. The discussion revolves around the complexities of HR management and how to navigate them effectively. LISTEN TO…

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What You Need to Know

Federal employment laws prohibit discrimination against and require accommodations for job applicants and employees due to pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions. RELEVANT FEDERAL LAWS The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was enacted in 1978, amending Title VII of the…

COVID-19 Claims Run Out Extension for FSA and HRA Plans

COVID Run Out Extension

COVID-19 Claims Run Out Extension for FSA and HRA Plans REMINDER: National Emergency brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic Run Out Extension Deadline = 7/10/23. President Biden signed legislation ending the COVID-19 National Emergency on April 10, 2023. The IRS…

WA Cares Fund Long-Term Care

A Long-Term Care Fund

7 in 10 of Us Will Need Long-Term Care. Are You Prepared? Most of us will need long-term care but don’t have a way to pay for it. WA Cares Fund is a first-in-the-nation program that ensures working Washingtonians can…

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Avoid Tax Implications with FSAs

Why FSA Substantiation Matters and What You Should to Look For. The IRS requires substantiation of flexible spending account (FSA) claims, and those requirements were emphasized in a memorandum last month. Any FSA not following substantiation rules is subject to…

End of Outbreak Period Clarified

COVID-19 National Emergency

COVID-19 National Emergency Ends Sooner Than Previously Announced Due to changing guidance from the DOL and other Government Agencies, this blog has been updated from its original posting. Please continue to check back as changes occur. On April 10, 2023,…

Supreme Court Cases that May Impact Employers

HR & Supreme Court Cases 2023

Supreme Court Cases That May Impact Employers in 2023 During its 2022-2023 term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear and decide several cases that could have a significant influence on the workplace. Even though labor and employment laws and regulations…

Build your team

The Future of Work

Are you ready to learn how to build an effective team in the future of work? Join the Construction Association of Michigan on Thursday, March 9, 2023, for "The Future of Work: Build Your Team." This event will take place…