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Welcome to HR & Benefits EssentialsTM
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Questions? Call us at 877-977-1944
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Information Every Business Needs to Know TM
HR & Benefits Essentials (previously Benefits Essentials), is a comprehensive library of HR and Benefits information that fulfills the needs of insurance brokers, payroll companies, human resource professionals and employers nationwide by delivering fast, accurate information when and where you need it.
As a subscriber, you will benefit from our comprehensive coverage of State and Federal HR and Benefits laws and regulations -- all inclusive, for one price! Our complete and through coverage is sure to make your Human Resources and employee administrative work fast, efficient and, most importantly, accurate.
Our award-winning Human Resource and Benefits library, features easy-to-understand and navigate HR and Employee Benefits content, a targeted search engine, one-on-one responsiveness through 'Ask the Experts' and hundreds of downloadable forms.
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HR & Benefits Essentials clearly explains complicated laws and confusing acronyms, such as COBRA, ERISA, HSA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, USERRA, and much more. Our in-depth coverage of human resources and benefits laws includes:
- Employee Benefits -- mandated and voluntary benefits, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, HSAs and more
- Human Resources -- recruitment, hiring, termination, labor laws and compliance
- Tax and Financial Planning -- IRAs, 401(k), and other retirement plans; 401(k) tax laws & regulations; forms and more
- Employee Safety (OSHA) -- Federal and state laws and regulations, compliance tools and more
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HR & Benefits Essentials includes hundreds of downloadable forms in a ready-to-use format. Our comprehensive collection of proprietary forms includes human resources forms, sample policies, checklists and model documents for use by both employees and employers.
- Customizable Employee Handbook
- New Hire Toolkit: Employment Application, W-4 and I-9 Forms and New Employee Orientation Checklist
- Termination Forms and Checklists
- Sample Human Resource (HR) Policies
- Vacation & Time Off Forms
- Expense Reports and Reimbursement Forms
- Government Forms
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 Our panel of expert authors and advisors have years of experience advising clients, educating students and peers, and writing about HR, benefits, and related areas.
- Ask the Experts -- As a subscriber you can email our staff a question and receive a personalized answer.
- Customized search engine that delivers relevant results fast.
- Hundreds of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), so you get the answers you need!
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 In addition to the thousands of pages of our own proprietary content, information, dictionaries, glossaries and forms, we provide links and information for additional reference and research.
- News and Analysis
- HR and Benefits Newsletters and Blogs
- HR and Benefits Glossaries
- Federal and State Laws and Regulations coverage
- DOL Compliance Assistance tools
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Be sure to visit our 'Blog' for free up-to-date Tax, Benefits, HR and employment news and information.
HR & Benefits Essentials
Award Winning Site
HR & Benefits Essentials has been awarded the APEX Award for Publication Excellence for the second year in a row. In the 20th Annual APEX competition, our editorial team was honored under the category of 'Web and Intranet Site Content and Writing.' The entries were judged on "excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success of the entry in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence."
Read the entire 'APEX Award Press Release' here.
In the 5th Annual Magnum Opus Awards, HR & Benefits Essentials has been awarded a Gold and a Bronze medal. The annual Magnum Opus Awards competition, sponsored by ContentWise and managed in conjunction with the University of Missouri School of Journalism, honors excellence in editorial content, design and strategy in custom publishing.
Read the entire 'Magnum Opus Awards Press Release' here.
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Click here to take a Video tour of the HR & Benefits Essentials Library
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For individual or bulk subscription information, contact:
Lillian Shapiro at 203-977-8100 x 115
HR & Benefits Essentials, 1 Dock Street, Suite 302, Stamford, CT 06902
Please Note: The information and materials provided on this site are provided for general information purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal or other advice or opinions on any specific matters. The information provided and the opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of HR & Benefits Essentials. Laws and regulations change frequently and their application can vary widely based upon the specific facts and circumstances involved. Your situation may involve Federal, State or local laws, and/or application of your Plan documents, Employee Handbook or other company policies. We provide references and links to websites not affiliated with HR & Benefits Essentials, as a service to our visitors. While we believe these sites to contain valuable information, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. The presence of government material herein does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation or favoring by the government of any opinions, products or services offered by the publisher or sponsor of this web page, site or document. Please refer to the Terms of Use, Privacy and other information on this and all sites visited. Benefits Essentials is a Registered Trademark. Kindly read and respect our Copyright. Thank you for visiting HR & Benefits Essentials.
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Click here for the ARRA web page, highlighting the COBRA Provisions of the Economic Stimulus Bill, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Watch the COBRA ARRA Compliance Webcast.
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HR & Benefits Essentials is a comprehensive resource and reference center, containing employee benefits & HR information, analysis, laws, trends and developments of interest to you, your business and your clients.
Individual subscriptions provide unlimited access to the entire HR & Benefits Library. Bulk discounts and corporate intranet plans are also available. Call us toll-free at 877-977-1944 for details. You can even have the site customized with your logo!
Insurance, Legal and Accounting professionals: Consider "Unlimited Access" plans, that alow you to provide subscriptions to all of your clients and prospects, at a very cost-effective rate. Includes a free customizable newsletter that you can personalize and send to your clients. A great marketing tool in this tough economy!
Please be sure to visit our public "NewsBlog" for free Tax, Benefits & Employment news and information.
HR & Benefits Essentials incorporates and expands upon the original Benefits Essentials website.
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Required Workplace Posters
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Question: I'm the HR Manager (and the Payroll Manager, and the...) at a small company. I know that we are required to post certain notices within the company, but I'm not sure which ones. Can you give me some direction on this?
Answer: Yes. Most companies (even "small companies") are required by law to post certain notices for the benefit of their employees. Click here to see what you are required to do to satisfy your notice posting obligations.
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