For employers that run biweekly payroll, 2026 introduces a unique scheduling challenge. Because Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday, many employers that typically use a Friday pay date will need to shift that payday earlier in the week—placing it in 2026. As a result, under most payroll structures, Thursday, Dec. 31, is likely [...]
Key Strategies for Avoiding ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum-value health coverage to their full-time employees (and dependents) or potentially pay a penalty to the IRS. This employer mandate is also known as the pay-or-play rules. Small employers who are not ALEs are [...]
GLP-1 Coverage Cost-benefit Analysis Over the past several years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications—such as Wegovy and Zepbound—have reshaped metabolic care. These drugs were originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, but now, when paired with diet and exercise, they are widely used for weight management, generating both curiosity and concern among employers and plan sponsors. [...]
DOL Publishes Informational Videos on the FMLA In connection with the 33rd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has posted a new series of short videos about the statute on its website. The FMLA Passed in 1993, the FMLA requires covered employers to provide [...]
DOL Issues Proposed Rule Revising Prevailing Wage Methodology for H-1B, PERM Visa Programs On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule to change how prevailing wages are calculated for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programs and permanent labor certification under the [...]
As organizations plan their compensation strategies each year, many are leaning toward a “peanut butter” approach to pay—spreading standardized annual wage increases evenly across employee groups. These modest, predictable adjustments have become more common as employers navigate economic uncertainty, tighter budgets and a heightened focus on internal pay equity. While some years bring significant market- [...]
HR&P Sponsors Houston A&M Club Traditions Luncheon Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell Dr. Jeffrey W. Savell ’75, Vice Chancellor & Dean of Texas A&M AgriLife presented at the most recent A&M Club Traditions Luncheon. He shared his passion for great barbecue and the science behind it. Thank you to HR&P’s Christopher Fisher, [...]
HR&P Exhibits at NABIP-Texas Annual Meeting HR&P Solutions was proud to exhibit at the annual NABIP Texas conference, held in Corpus Christi at the Omni Hotel. Our team was well represented by Amanda Martin, Carson Still, and Mike Moore. The conference brought together industry professionals for valuable networking opportunities, dynamic breakout sessions, and engaging [...]
HR&P is proud to bring you the UH Men’s Baseball Play of the Game.
HR&P Is a Proud Sponsor of the University of Houston’s Military Salute of the Game HR&P is honored to sponsor the Military Salute of the Game at home football and men’s basketball games for the University of Houston. This special recognition highlights the brave men and women who are currently serving [...]
