Leaves of Absence - Focus on State Mandates
May 21, 2026
As leave laws evolve, administering employee benefits during protected and unpaid leaves has become increasingly nuanced. In this session, we’ll break down employer obligations, benefit continuation requirements, and key decision points when coordinating federal, state, and company leave policies. Special focus will be given to how expanding state paid leave programs are reshaping employer responsibilities and compliance strategies.
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Nondiscrimination Rules
June 18, 2026
Differentiating benefits can be a strategic tool for employers— but not all differences are allowed. This webinar will help employers understand when and how they can differentiate benefit programs while staying compliant. In this session, we’ll break down the various nondiscrimination requirements that apply to employee benefit plans, including tax code testing rules for highly compensated and key employees and protections against discrimination based on health status, disability, and other protected characteristics.
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Mid-Year Regulatory Update
July 16, 2026
Regulatory change doesn’t slow down, and neither should your compliance strategy. This mid-year regulatory update webinar will recap the most important benefits and employment law developments from the first half of the year. We’ll also preview what’s on the horizon and share practical takeaways to help employers confidently navigate the rest of the year.
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HSAs vs. FSAs vs. HRAs
August 20, 2026
Choosing the right account-based benefit strategy requires understanding how HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs truly compare. This webinar will break down the similarities and key differences among these account-based plans, including eligibility requirements, funding rules, tax treatment, and portability. We’ll also explore how employers can strategically leverage each option to support workforce needs while maintaining compliance.
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HSAs vs. FSAs vs. HRAs Open Enrollment - Renewal Checklist
September 24, 2026
Join us for a practical and timely webinar designed to help employers navigate the complexities of open enrollment season. We’ll walk through a checklist of key tasks - from plan review and employee communications to system updates and post-enrollment audits. In addition, we’ll provide a brief regulatory and legislative update, highlighting recent changes that may impact your 2027 offerings, and touch on year-end compliance items to help you close out the year with confidence.
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Topic Previews . . .
October 22nd: COBRA Basics + State Continuation
November 19th: Mid-Year Election Changes
December 17th: End of Year Wrap-Up + Looking Forward to 2027
Series Presenters:
Bob Radecki, President, Benefit Comply, LLC
Bob has more than 30 years’ experience in the HR and employee benefits industry helping employers deal with difficult benefit and compliance matters. He has served as the principal HIPAA consultant to a number of health insurance companies and is recognized as an expert on a variety of benefit compliance issues including COBRA, FMLA and health reform. Bob has been the featured speaker at numerous industry events and conferences, and has published many articles on various compliance issues.
Regan Blomme, J.D., Senior Consultant, Benefit Comply, LLC
Regan Blomme has experience working as an attorney for a major Fortune 500 company and for a PEO providing benefits and HR services to small employers. She has also worked as a legal researcher for Thomson Reuters. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Regan worked as an account manager in a leading insurance agency in the Minneapolis area, so she understands the issues and challenges facing employee benefit consulting firms and agencies. Regan received her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, an MBA from The University of St. Thomas and is a member of the Minnesota Bar Association.
Fritz Hewelt, Senior Consultant, Benefit Comply, LLC
Fred W. (“Fritz”) Hewelt brings more than 30 years of experience to his clients, assisting them with a broad range of issues related to the evaluation and remediation of employee benefit and human resource compliance challenges. Fritz has also assisted numerous clients with welfare benefit plan due diligence in merger and acquisition situations. Fritz holds a BS in business administration from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois. He also has earned designation as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and a Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI).
Mark Hoaglund, HIPAA Privacy and Securiy Specialist, Benefit Comply, LLC
Mark Hoaglund has helped more than 200 companies with their HIPAA compliance needs. Before becoming a compliance specialist, Mark worked for Fortune 500 companies including Pillsbury and Honeywell as a senior manager and project manager. He has extensive experience with data security and security management. Mark held lead positions in application development, application support, and computer operations. Mark received a computer programming certificate from Brown Institute, Minneapolis, MN and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota.
Mark Major, J.D., Senior Consultant, Benefit Comply, LLC
Mark Major has more than 30 years' experience with employee benefit plan legal compliance as in-house ERISA counsel, as a lead U.S. compliance attorney for Mercer Consulting. Mark's practice specializes in health, welfare and retirement benefits law supporting small and large employers. Mark is a member of the Denver and Colorado Bar Associations.
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