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• Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Must Know for 2026 and Beyond
• Hiring Across State Lines? Here’s What You Need to Know
• How HR Synergy Makes PCOR Filing Easy
• Navigating Labor Laws Without an HR Team
• Workplace Safety Manuals & Training
• Creating a Healthy & Safe Workplace: Prioritizing Wellness and Safety in June
• Mental Health, HR, and the Workplace: Bridging the Gap Between Intentions and Impact
• Reporting to Work Pay: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
• New Form I-9 Released: What Employers Need to Know (But Don’t Need to Do Yet)
• 2025 NH Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

July Calendar

May is Picnic Month, National Recreation and Parks Month and National Grilling Month.

July 1	NH Guns at work effective
July 1	NH Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers
July 1	VT Pay Transparency Law
July 4	Independence Day
July 17	World Emoji Day
July 21	National Ice Cream Day
July 31	Quarterly Form 941 & 720 due
July 31	Forms 5500 and 5558 Filing Deadline (for calendar year plans)
July 31	Compliance Check (this is time to review benefits, notices, or issued as required)

June Calendar

May is Mental Health Month.

June 2	National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 3	World Bicycle Day
June 9-15	International Men’s Health Week
June 12-18	Nursing Assistants Week
June 15	Father’s Day
June 19	Juneteenth
June 20	First Day of Summer
June 21	Summer Solstice

May Calendar

May is Mental Health Month.

May 2	World Password Day (*Remind employees to change and use strong passwords.)
May 5	Cinco De Mayo
May 5-9	Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-12	Nurses Week
May 11	Mother’s Day
May 11-17	National Women’s Health Week
May 15	Form 990 is due
May 20	International HR Day
May 26	Memorial Day

EEOC and Justice Department Warn Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination

March 19, 2025: Employers’ DEI Policies, Programs, and Practices Can Violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read more.

Compliance Tips for Avoiding Common FMLA Violations

Navigating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be complex, especially when handling intermittent or reduced-schedule leaves. 

Employers frequently make mistakes that lead to compliance violations:

• Failing to provide required notices
• Improperly tracking absences
• Penalizing employees for FMLA-protected leave
• Requesting excessive medical documentation

Many of these errors stem from inadequate manager training and failure to recognize FMLA-qualifying leave requests.

Key Compliance Strategies:

• Understand FMLA Regulations – Employers should thoroughly review FMLA guidelines and post required notices.
• Post the FMLA poster – Download the poster from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division website.
• Create the required FMLA forms – These forms include eligibility notice, rights and responsibilities notice, designation, medical and military certification forms. The forms from the DOL Wage and Hour Division can be customized with restrictions.
• Develop a Clear Policy – A well-defined company policy should outline FMLA administration, including leave calculation methods and responsible personnel.
• Process requests – Process in compliance with FMLA regulations, relevant laws, and company policies.
• Train Managers Regularly – Supervisors should be educated on how to handle FMLA leave requests, recognize protected absences, and avoid retaliation.

Employers who implement structured FMLA procedures and provide ongoing training can minimize compliance risks while fostering a supportive workplace.

APRIL Calendar

April is National Volunteer Month.

April 1	April Fool’s Day
April 12-20	Passover
April 15	Tax Day  Form 8928 due Form 7004 due
April 20	Easter
April 22	Earth Day
April 23	Administrative Professionals Day
April 25	Take Your Daughter/Son to Work Day
April 30	Quarterly Forms 720 and 941 due

NH “Guns at Work” Law

Many employers in NH will be required to allow employees to keep loaded guns in their parked car at work. Additionally, all employers in NH will soon need to comply with new employee privacy protections regarding firearms stored in personal vehicles. See attached for more information and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

MARCH Calendar

March is National Women’s History and National Ethics Awareness Month.

March 1	HIPAA Breach Notification Forms 1095-B and 1095-C are due to be furnished to recipients
March 2	Creditable Coverage Disclosure due to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Electronically submit OSHA Form 300A
March 4	Mardi Gras
March 9	Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 14	Pi Day
March 14	Holi
March 15	S Corp (Form 1120-S) and Partnership (Form 1065) Form 8809 E-filing deadline Business Tax Returns due
March 17	St. Patrick’s Day
March 19 – April 7	March Madness
March 20	First Day of Spring/ Baseball Season Starts
March 31	Q1 ends  Form 1099-MISC due if reporting NEC in box 7 Deadline to file Form 1099s electronically Deadline to file ACA Forms 1094-C, 1095-C electronically