Blog Archive
2015
IRS Sets 2016 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits
Last week, the IRS set the 2016 Health Savings Account contribution limits. While we don't usually associate the IRS with good news, they announced [...]
Small Businesses Struggling With Health Care Law
One of the most pressing topics over the past few years is the Affordable Care Act, and how it is going to affect small [...]
Safety Tips: Interviewing Techniques When Investigating Workplace Incidents
We continue our safety tips with some important things to know about workplace incidents; interviewing techniques when investigating workplace incidents. Thousands of accidents occur in [...]
EEOC Issues Proposed Wellness Program Amendments
NARFA offers its members opportunities to earn money for staying healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Successful wellness programs like the NARFA Rewards Program [...]
Safety Notice: OSHA Updates For Workplace Violence
April is National Workplace Violence Prevention Month. OSHA hopes to raise awareness by releasing updated guidance for healthcare and social service workers. In 2013, [...]
MA Drivers Must Use Headlights When Using Windshield Wipers
Just in time for spring - Massachusetts drivers must use their headlights when using windshield wipers. This week (and certainly this month) is bringing [...]
Is Obamacare Keeping Small Business From Reimbursing Workers’ Private Health Insurance Costs?
Last week, we came across a question: Is Obamacare keeping small business from reimbursing workers' private health insurance costs? The cases of small businesses [...]
2015 U.S. Vehicle Sales Are Expected to Reach 16.9 Million
We began 2015 recapping a strong 2014 and some of the highlights from the automotive industry. Forecasts for 2015 appear to be in line with continued [...]
Workplace Safety Tips: Seven Good Workplace Hygiene Practices
We continue our series on safety and loss control with something applicable to our lives both in and out of the workplace – good [...]
Propane and Natural Gas Safety During Winter Storms
In New England we have had record snow fall. As winter is now all around us, let’s take a few moments to review safety [...]
Winter Safety: Ice Dam Removal and Prevention
This winter, we have seen unprecedented cold, endless and record breaking snowfall, and it has proven costly to property owners, municipalities, businesses, and inconvenienced [...]
Safety Consultants & Safety Management Programs: How to Do It Right (Possibly Even for FREE)
The key to successful workplace safety management programs is simple—it’s safety training. Safety training not only educates the employee, it also increases the safety [...]
How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect My Federal Income Taxes? ACA Exemptions and What to Know
The Affordable Care Act could have an impact on the way you file your income taxes for 2014. If you have already done so, [...]
Workplace Safety Tips to Prevent Driver Fatigue and Avoid Workers Compensation Claims
One of the biggest workplace safety tips a company specializing in transportation of goods should be aware of is to keep a close eye [...]
Just in Time for Tax Season: IRS Announces New, Online Public Directory of Tax Preparers
April 15 is only 2 months away, which means many employers and their employees should be thinking seriously about their taxes. But do you [...]
Beyond Employee Benefit Solutions: Compressed Air System Safety
Editors Note: In an effort to provide the best employee benefits solutions to our clients, their employees, and their employees’ families in the automotive, roads, and fuels [...]
Beyond Employee Benefit Solutions: The Most Important Auto Shop Safety Rules
Editors Note: In an effort to provide the best employee benefits solutions to our clients, their employees, and their employees’ families in the automotive, roads, and fuels [...]
Is the US Auto Industry Succeeding? A Recap of 2014’s Biggest Automotive Wins
US Auto Industry Growth Linked to Improving Economy The U.S. auto industry had quite the year in 2014. Not only did Americans buy 16.5 [...]
Employee Benefit Solutions Update: House Passes Bill to Change Definition of the Full-Time Employee According to ACA Requirements
Editors Note: In an effort to provide the best employee benefits solutions to our clients, their employees, and their employees’ families in the automotive, roads, and [...]
Beyond Employee Benefits: How to Eliminate Workplace Hazards via Engineering Design
Editors Note: In an effort to provide the best employee benefits solutions to our clients, their employees, and their employees’ families in the automotive, roads, and fuels [...]
Health Insurance Plans: The NARFA Insurance Trust Gives You Power in Numbers
NARFA's Insurance Trust Offers Best in Class Health Insurance Plans At NARFA, we understand the needs of our members and we work diligently to [...]