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Blog Archive

2018

Employee Assistance Programs: Ways To Increase Usage and Help Employees

By |May 24th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)|Tags: |

Employee assistance programs (EAP) are some of the most prevalent benefits offered by employers. EAPs are also among the most underutilized. Proof: More than [...]

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Legislative Update: 2019 ‘Pay or Play’ Affordability Percentage Set at 9.86%

By |May 23rd, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

Under the employer shared responsibility ("pay or play") provisions of the Affordable Care Act, applicable large employers-generally those who had 50 or more full-time employees (including [...]

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IRS Releases 2019 Contribution Limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

By |May 15th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

The IRS issued the calendar year 2019 inflation-adjusted figures for the annual contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and the minimum deductible amounts [...]

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Defensive Driving: A Refresher in Safety

By |May 14th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Workers Compensation|Tags: |

In our Workers Compensation Program, the Automotive Industries Compensation Corporation (AICC), driving on public roads and highways is a significant exposure within the members’ [...]

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OSHA Only Requiring Electronic Submission of 300A Forms

By |May 8th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Workers Compensation|Tags: |

In the last Regulatory Agenda, OSHA indicated that it was undergoing rulemaking to revise the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation. Specifically, OSHA noted [...]

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Depression’s Different Faces: The Importance of Mental Health

By |May 1st, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Wellness Programs|Tags: |

It's important for us all to pay attention to both our physical and emotional state, along with how those around us are doing. Depression [...]

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Massachusetts Limits Certain Criminal History Inquiries: Effective October 13, 2018

By |April 30th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

In 2010, Massachusetts enacted the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Reform Act, which includes a “ban-the-box” component. Among other things, the law prohibits an [...]

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Massachusetts Government Has Begin Assessing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) Supplemental Payments – What Does This Mean?

By |April 19th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

Many Massachusetts businesses have offered affordable care under the Affordable Care Act, but due to their employees enrolling in MassHealth or ConnectorCare, they have [...]

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Car Dealership Service Advisors Ruled Exempt From Federal Overtime Pay Requirements

By |April 9th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

Service Advisors May Not Be Exempt Under State Law On April 2nd, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that service advisors—employees at car dealerships who consult [...]

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Final Check Before Your IRS Filing on April 2, 2018

By |March 30th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

Since we know you love regulations and IRS filings so much, we know you’re getting closer to completing what is due on April 2nd. [...]

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IRS Electronic Filing Deadline is April 2: Significant Penalties Exist

By |March 30th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: |

IRS Electronic Filing Deadline is April 2 With the April 2 deadline to electronically file Forms 1094 & 1095 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approaching, employers [...]

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Healthy Eating: Simple Ways to Plan, Enjoy, and Stick to a Healthy Diet

By |March 8th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Wellness Programs|Tags: |

Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, [...]

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Legislative Update: New Massachusetts Penalty Regulating Employer Contributions

By |February 14th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Employee Benefits Legislation|Tags: , |

Here is another piece of legislation we want to share with you about the Massachusetts penalty as it pertains to employer contributions to health [...]

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Compliance Reminder: Post OSHA Form 300A Starting Feb. 1

By |February 7th, 2018|Categories: 2018, Workers Compensation|Tags: , , |

We wanted to make sure you knew that on February 1st, employers subject to the recordkeeping requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health [...]

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