2015

Compliance Update: IRS Extends Deadlines for 2015 ACA Information Reporting Requirements

2023-04-17T12:44:31-04:00December 29th, 2015|2015, Employee Benefits Legislation|

Over the past year, we have seen many aspects of the Affordable Care Act be delayed or  modified, due to the push back from businesses, individuals, and lawmakers. Below is a compliance update as the IRS extends deadlines for [...]

Winter Dangers: Steps to Take for Winter Safety

2023-04-17T12:44:32-04:00December 7th, 2015|2015, Workers Compensation|

This fall, we’ve been lucky with some great weather and a mild start to December. However, The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a “cold, shivery” winter, with snow blanketing the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states this upcoming season. Additionally, a monster El [...]

This Benefit Can Save You and Your Employer Big Money. Did You Know About It?

2023-04-17T12:44:33-04:00November 18th, 2015|2015, Voluntary Benefits|

Many people overlook mental illness and substance abuse and their costs to American businesses and families. Millions of dollars are lost due to absenteeism, reduced and impaired productivity, and loss of morale. Furthermore, the emotional toll on individuals and [...]

5 Tips on Educating Your Employees About Their Benefits

2023-04-17T12:44:34-04:00November 9th, 2015|2015, Employee Benefits|

The current employee benefits landscape is a challenging one for employers. In fact, it is becoming an administrative nightmare with all the new regulations, taxes, penalties, and countless hours of paperwork. Employers are looking to benefits as a new way [...]

Offering Voluntary Benefits: A Strategy for Better Cost Control

2023-04-17T12:44:34-04:00October 27th, 2015|2015, Voluntary Benefits|

Open enrollment is rapidly approaching and employers are looking to a variety of voluntary benefits to bolster employee benefit packages and fill the gaps left by high-deductible health plans. Because of rising health costs and efforts to avoid triggering [...]

It’s Time for Your Health Insurance Renewal. Is Your Business Prepared?

2023-04-17T12:44:35-04:00October 26th, 2015|2015, Small Business Health Insurance|

Small businesses are faced with their biggest challenge ever regarding their health insurance. Thousands of small business owners must comply with requirements of the health care law for the first time. Most don’t even know where to begin. Companies with [...]

Why NARFA Wins At Controlling Workers Compensation Costs

2023-04-17T12:44:36-04:00October 21st, 2015|2015, Workers Compensation|

The Workers’ Compensation market could currently best be characterized as stable, but changes in the nation’s workforce—coupled with rapid-fire technological advancements—threaten to upset the balance of the industry. The automotive, roads, fuel, and related industries have unique needs when [...]

Safety Tips: Nine Tips to Ensure your Car Is Ready for Winter Weather

2023-04-17T12:44:36-04:00October 19th, 2015|2015, Employee Wellness Programs|

As we ease our way through autumn, still enjoying the warm days and benefitting from the nice sleeping temperature of the cool nights, many want to pretend that the winter weather isn’t going to come. But, with winter weather [...]