2024

Why Consider Health Savings Accounts for 2025: Navigating Rising Health Insurance Costs for Businesses

2024-09-12T12:14:33-04:00September 4th, 2024|2024, Health Savings Accounts|

As we approach 2025, businesses in the automotive, roads, fuel, fleet, and related industries face an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. With health insurance costs continuing to rise, many companies are seeking innovative solutions to manage expenses while still [...]

Funding Your Healthcare: The NARFA Advantage

2024-09-10T11:37:33-04:00August 29th, 2024|2024, Insurance & Benefits|

In today's challenging economic climate, employers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to manage rising healthcare costs. NARFA (National Automotive Roads Fuel Association) offers a comprehensive range of healthcare benefits designed to meet these challenges head-on. By leveraging NARFA [...]

Gearing Up for Safety: Essential Training Components for Automotive, Roads, Fuel, and Fleet Industries

2024-08-15T15:32:34-04:00August 12th, 2024|2024, OSHA, Safety Tips|

In today's fast-paced world of automotive, roads, fuel, and fleet management, safety is critical. As technology evolves and new challenges emerge, our approach to safety training must keep pace. Whether you're managing a bustling auto repair shop, overseeing a [...]

The Healthcare Cost Tightrope: Balancing Costs and Benefits for Your Business

2024-08-08T09:10:53-04:00August 8th, 2024|2024, Health Care|

For many employers, healthcare costs are a high-wire act. You want to offer competitive benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, but rising costs threaten to throw you off balance. So, how do you navigate this challenging landscape? [...]

The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule To Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers From Extreme Heat

2024-07-09T07:39:58-04:00July 9th, 2024|2024, Safety Tips|

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat hazards. This initiative seeks to safeguard approximately 36 million indoor and outdoor workers, potentially reducing heat-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the [...]

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference: What It Means for Workplace Safety and Regulation

2024-07-02T12:58:51-04:00July 2nd, 2024|2024, Safety Tips|

The landscape of federal regulation is set for a seismic shift following a recent Supreme Court decision. On June 28, in Loper Bright Enterprises, et al, v. Raimondo, the court overturned a 40-year-old precedent known as the Chevron deference. [...]

Navigating the Compliance Maze: How NARFA Simplifies Employee Benefits for Automotive and Trade Industries

2024-06-28T08:38:29-04:00June 28th, 2024|2024, ACA Compliance, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance|

In today's complex regulatory environment, businesses in the automotive, roads, fuel, and related industries face unprecedented challenges in managing employee benefits. Recent studies show that compliance issues are a growing concern for companies of all sizes. According to a [...]

Beat the Heat: Essential Safety Tips for Extreme Heat

2024-06-19T07:34:16-04:00June 19th, 2024|2024, Safety Tips|

As summer temperatures begin to soar, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat. Recent heat waves to become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting, putting communities at greater risk. According to the Environmental Protection Agency [...]

Colorado Employment Law Updates: Key Changes for Employers in 2024

2024-06-12T22:48:25-04:00June 10th, 2024|2024, Colorado News, Employee Benefits Legislation|

The following changes to Colorado employment law apply to employers of all sizes. APPLICANT AGE-RELATED INQUIRIES PROHIBITED Beginning July 1, 2024, employers will be prohibited from asking for an applicant’s age, birth date, or school attendance or graduation dates [...]

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Automotive, Roads, Fuel, Fleet, and Related Industries

2024-06-04T14:59:50-04:00June 4th, 2024|2024, Safety Tips|

In the automotive, roads, fuel, fleet, and related industries, indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical factor that significantly impacts the health, safety, and productivity of employees. As these industries often involve working with hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants, [...]