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Here are 3 Ways to Use Your HSA To Get Care During Mental Health Month
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's important to seek help if you're struggling. But mental health care can be [...]
Compliance Alert: Form I-9 Flexibilities Ending; Check Documents by August 30
As we let you know last October, the end date for the COVID-related I-9 verification flexibility was (and still is) scheduled for July 31, [...]
May is Mental Health Month: EAPs Are A Great Resource
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are confidential, short-term counseling and referral services offered by employers to their employees and their families. EAPs can provide assistance [...]
Labor Update: DOL Clarifies Upcoming Changes to the Form ETA 9089
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) recently held webinars to guide users on upcoming changes to the Form [...]
Safety as a Core Value in the Workplace: Its All About Leadership
An effective safety culture is widely accepted as an essential component in the development and implementation of any program supporting safety in the workplace. [...]
Mental Health: How Employee Assistance Programs Can Help Staff Stay Mentally Healthy
Employee assistance programs, or EAPs, provide a win-win solution for both employees and organizations. By offering access to mental health assistance programs such as [...]
White House 2024 Budget Raises OSHA Funding by 17%: What Does This Mean?
Brief: President Joe Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget would increase funding for OSHA by $106.4 million, or 17%, to $738.7 million. As part of the [...]
National Ladder Safety Month 2023: Three Considerations for Selecting the Correct Ladder
March is National Ladder Safety Month, let’s look at ladder selection. Before you get started on your next project, you have to choose a [...]
Company Safety Policies Need Management Commitment—6 Tips to a Safer Worksite
Editors Note: Each anecdote has been taken from the archives of NARFA’s Automotive Industries Compensation Corporation (AICC) program and is designed to help [...]
Do You Need an Annual Checkup? Here is Some Advice About Visiting Your Doctor
Do you need an annual checkup? From blood work to a complete physical exam, many patients want the works. But, what’s really necessary each [...]
Reminder: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1
Employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2022 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A [...]
Electric Vehicles That Qualify for the Current US Federal Tax Credit
Information as of January 10, 2023 As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for [...]
Telehealth Relief for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Extended in Funding PackageTelehealth Relief for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Extended in Funding Package
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Telehealth Relief for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Extended in Funding Package
On December 23, 2022, the House passed a 4,155-page funding bill, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA-23”), that includes a two year extension [...]
Colorado Increases Minimum Wage and Requires Deductions Notice
The following changes to Colorado employment law apply as of January 1, 2023. MINIMUM WAGE Statewide Colorado’s minimum wage will increase to $13.65 per [...]
Ohio Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2023, to $10.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.05 per hour for tipped [...]
Employee Retention Tax Credit: What You Need To Know
The CARES Act and subsequent COVID-19 legislation created and enhanced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as a means of incentivizing employers to keep employees [...]
Connecticut Expands Criminal History Discrimination Protections Effective January 1, 2023
Beginning on January 1, 2023, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of their erased [...]
Massachusetts Increases Minimum Wage and Ends Premium Pay Effective January 1, 2023
Learn more about Massachusetts' minimum wage increase and hour changes will take effect on January 1, 2023. Minimum Wage Massachusetts’ minimum wage will increase [...]
Maine Requires Employers to Pay Out Unused Vacation and Increases Minimum Wage
In this article, you will learn more about Maine employment law changes requiring employers to pay out unused vacation payout and a minimum wage [...]
Workplace Safety: 4 Steps to Improve Your Experience Modification (E-Mod) and Workers Compensation Program
Why should employers care about their experience modification (e-mod) factor? Without knowing it, some employers are being overcharged for workers’ compensation premium year after [...]
Safety Tips: Avoid Winter Insurance Claims
Winter 2022-2023 is predicted to be a cold one for the U.S. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, much of the country will experience weather ranging [...]
Health and Wellness: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes
A nutritious eating plan, weight and stress management, exercise, and smoking cessation can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown [...]
Safety Tips: Head Protection In The Workplace Is A Must
Keeping an eye out for hazards that could lead to a blow to the head – and safeguarding against them – is vital in [...]
Compliance Alert: Prescription Drug Reporting Reminder
Plan sponsors of group health plans must submit information annually about prescription drugs and healthcare spending to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [...]