Slips and falls continue to be a loss leader within the AICC group. With unpredictable weather in the northeast, the winter months have proven to be a challenging time for preventing slips and falls related to snow and ice. [...]
As a Massachusetts business owner or employer, you may have questions about workers’ compensation (or workman’s comp) law and insurance. It’s important to stay informed and understand your obligations, liabilities and rights as an employer in order to keep [...]
If your workplace contains compressed gas, there are several hazards to consider to avoid a potentially dangerous workplace accident. Make sure you read all supplied documentation before handling. Labels on the cylinder and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) [...]
IRS Relaxes Use-or-Lose Rules Under Health FSAs Many people have questions regarding the new “use or lose” rules restricting employees from carrying over unused amounts in a health flexible spending account (FSA) to a subsequent year. It's important to [...]
At NARFA we have a lot of experience in benefits administration services for companies of all sizes, therefore we understand the importance of maintaining a streamlined process. Staying efficient in the day-to-day tasks will free you to handle any [...]
Today while on the road, we saw some real evidence of the strain Obamacare may place on many businesses. Health Care Reform mandates require companies with 50 or more employees to offer health insurance to those working 30 hours [...]
There are many occasions when employees are not fully informed about the hazards of workplace items and the safety protocols surrounding them. Here at NARFA, we have written some simple tips for safely keeping and handling 55 gallon drums. [...]
The impact of dental care on overall health is undeniable, so small businesses looking to cut down on healthcare costs are wise to seek out affordable dental insurance plans for their employees. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is making [...]
Here at NARFA we have been closely following the developments stemming from remarks made by President Obama today regarding the rough rollout of the Federal Health Insurance Exchanges as part of the Affordable Care Act and addressing potential health [...]
As a nation, and especially as business owners, we are confronted with a pressing predicament: What can we do to curb the unhealthy choices (i.e., poor diet and exercise habits) of our citizens in an effort to lessen future [...]
