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Knowing how Medicare interacts with an employer-sponsored health plan can help avoid costly missteps. Individuals age 65 and older and those with a qualifying disability or medical condition can enroll in Medicare. This population also may be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B depending on circumstances  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/making-sense-of-medicare) ![5 Wellness Program Designs to Build a Healthier Workforce](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20HR%20Matters/Wellness%20HR%20Matters%20social.png) ### [5 Wellness Program Designs to Build a Healthier Workforce](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/5-wellness-program-designs-to-build-a-healthier-workforce)  A well-designed wellness program can boost employee engagement, encourage healthier habits and help a workforce thrive. Consider kickstarting your organization’s wellness program journey with one of these five design options. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/5-wellness-program-designs-to-build-a-healthier-workforce) ![Avoid compliance risks: 6 HR recordkeeping rules](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20HR%20Matters/HR%20Matters%20Recordkeeping%20REquirements%20social%20graphic.png) ### [Avoid compliance risks: 6 HR recordkeeping rules](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/avoid-compliance-risks-6-hr-recordkeeping-rules) Do your spring-cleaning plans include purging old files? Before shredding old documents, HR professionals should confirm that all applicable record-retention requirements have been met. Federal agencies require employers to maintain certain records for specific timeframes and deleting them too soon can create significant compliance risks.  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/avoid-compliance-risks-6-hr-recordkeeping-rules) ![3 steps to take when considering adverse action](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2026/2026%20HR%20Matters/HR%20Matters%20February%20Social%202026%202-18-26-A.jpg) ### [3 steps to take when considering adverse action](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/3-steps-to-take-when-considering-adverse-action) When a background check reveals discrepancies or other potential employment-disqualifying information for a prospective employee, employers must respond carefully. Follow up actions should be consistent with company policies and legally compliant to avoid potential claims of discrimination. Under the federal [Fair Credit Reporting Act](https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/fcra-may2023-508.pdf) (FCRA), employers must follow guidelines when considering adverse action for conditional employment offers due to consumer report findings. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/3-steps-to-take-when-considering-adverse-action) ![Will 3 cost-cutting initiatives be the cure-all for rising pharmacy costs?](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20HR%20Matters/HR%20Matters%20December%20Social%202025%2012-17-25-A.jpg) ### [Will 3 cost-cutting initiatives be the cure-all for rising pharmacy costs?](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/will-3-cost-cutting-initiatives-be-the-cure-all-for-rising-pharmacy-costs) Not even the clearest crystal ball could predict the impact today’s legislative and regulatory pandemonium will have on businesses. What is clear is the growing support within Congress and the Trump administration to shine a spotlight on the pharmaceutical industries’ pricing practices. What remains to be seen is how three recent initiatives will be accepted and what kind of savings can be achieved. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/will-3-cost-cutting-initiatives-be-the-cure-all-for-rising-pharmacy-costs) ![3 provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill impacting employers](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20HR%20Matters/October%202025/HR%20Matters-OCT-social-post-graphic-10-30-25-A.jpg) ### [3 provisions of the one big beautiful bill impacting employers](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/3-provisions-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impacting-employers) The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been a controversial topic from its earliest days. Since it was signed into law on July 4, 2025, the provisions within the legislation have begun to impact employee benefits and employer operations, with more changes on the way. Employers should take inventory of these noteworthy components. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/3-provisions-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-impacting-employers) ![Finding answers for your FMLA questions](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20HR%20Matters/August%202025/HR%20Matters-Aug-social-post-graphic-08-26-25-A.jpg) ### [Finding answers for your FMLA questions](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/finding-answers-for-your-fmla-questions) The Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act comes with a mountain of complexities for employers to navigate. Oversights of even the seemingly granular components of the legislation can snowball into a costly mistake for any employer. With so much at stake, having the right resources to lead your team through the ins and outs of employer requirements helps you avoid missteps. Bukaty Companies’ HR Consulting team has years of experience navigating FMLA obligations. Review these quick-hit questions and answers to some common FMLA inquiries, then gain a greater understanding of FMLA requirements by [booking a training session](https://share.hsforms.com/2cSaA992jTT-qU01B5j0Gbg18g7e) with our team. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/finding-answers-for-your-fmla-questions) ![Remedy 4 workforce stressors](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/HR%20Matters-SEPT-social-post-graphic-08-29-25-B.jpg) ### [Remedy 4 workforce stressors](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/remedy-4-workforce-stressors) Today’s workforce faces a unique set of stressors. While there is no quick fix when it comes to easing the worries of workers, managers and leaders looking to foster employee potential can keep these four pressure triggers in mind when evaluating workforce policies and programs. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/remedy-4-workforce-stressors) ![Family-focused employee benefits in demand](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2025/2025%20HR%20Matters/July%202025/HR%20Matters-July-social-post-graphic-07-24-25-A.jpg) ### [Family-focused employee benefits in demand](https://insights.bukaty.com/hr-matters/family-focused-employee-benefits-in-demand) Top workers are seeking standout organizations that go a step beyond the rest with a comprehensive benefits package. Employers seeking to entice employees with impactful, comprehensive benefits packages should consider these in-demand, family-focused benefits. 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