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The fundamentals of furloughs

Furloughing employees can help cut costs during times of decreased business activity. However, an employer should carefully evaluate the decision and consider its impact on pay, benefits, morale, and other factors. Here are the fundamentals of employee furloughs.
[00:51] What is a furlough?
[01:50] Planning a furlough
[02:31] Notice requirements
[03:14] Pay requirements
[06:59] Benefits and unemployment considerations
[07:58] New hire paperwork
[08:46] Preventive measures
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3 lesser-known HR trends you should know

New employment laws and regulations continue to add employer requirements and employee protections for 2026 and beyond. To help you comply with your responsibilities, join us as we cover three lesser-known HR trends that you should be aware of.
[00:53] Evolving laws
[01:30] Veterans’ services and benefits posters
[03:56] Restrictions on credit history
[06:58] Stay-or-pay laws
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date. 
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Understanding unemployment programs and tax rates for small businesses

Part of running a small business is understanding federal and state unemployment programs and the factors that can impact unemployment taxes. To help you learn more, join us as we cover key items small business owners should know about unemployment programs and unemployment tax rates.
[00:45] Unemployment Insurance
[02:07] Unemployment eligibility requirements
[07:22] Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) rates
[08:04] State Unemployment Insurance Act (SUI) rates
[11:38] SUI tax notices
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date. 
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Avoid asking employees these problematic questions

Sometimes an employer’s seemingly harmless questions can be problematic because they may violate certain laws or get in the way of a productive and engaged workforce. Join us as we discuss the types of questions that employers and managers should avoid asking employees.
[00:41] Off-the-Clock Work
[01:23] Working Through Lunch
[02:22] Pay Confidentiality
[03:05] Handling Complaints 
[03:58] Family and Pregnancy Inquiries 
[05:38] Holiday Party Attendance
[06:07] Sick Leave Issues
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date. 
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Rethinking health benefits: Lessons from 2025 driving change in 2026 and beyond

2025 was a wake-up call for business owners navigating employee health benefits. Premium increases hit harder than expected, and the traditional playbook for offering coverage showed clear signs of strain. It also became the year many businesses discovered a better way, one that restores cost control while giving employees greater choice and flexibility. That solution is the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA).
[00:57] Why 2025 was a pivotal year for health benefits
[01:47] The one big lesson 2025 taught us about health benefits
[03:19] The importance of cost control
[05:06] The benefits of integration
[06:30] The Medicare surprise
[08:37] An action plan for 2026
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date. 
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