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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
2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits Legislation, Health Savings Accounts, Legislative News
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 Protections Against Discrimination Based on Erased Criminal History
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 [...]
The Details of the Granite State (New Hampshire) Paid Family Leave Plan
Federal programs like the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandated periods of paid leave—short and long—for qualifying employees and offset the expense on [...]
Colorado Requires Contributions for Paid Family and Medical Leave on January 1
Colorado’s paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) will launch next year. FAMLI benefits include partial wage replacement, job protection, and continuation of [...]
5 Tips to Meet OSHA Requirements for Employee Injury or Illness
Every year, nearly five million workers experience an occupational injury or illness on the job, and it is an employer’s responsibility in these cases [...]
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Provisions In Effect: How Is Your Health Plan Impacted?Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Provisions In Effect: How Is Your Health Plan Impacted?
2022, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits Legislation, Labor News
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Provisions In Effect: How Is Your Health Plan Impacted?
Although the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was passed nearly two years ago, several requirements that impact health and welfare plans have largely gone [...]
How to Help Reduce the Stigma Around Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health challenges have tested many workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And as the pandemic reaches the two-and-a-half-year mark, experts say employers need to [...]
Compliance Update: 5 Most Important Steps for Employers Doing Their 2023 ACA Compliance Planning
Applicable large employers must adhere to many Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules to maintain compliance regarding group health plan offerings. We offer the following [...]
Human Resources Alert: Connecticut Expands Antidiscrimination Protections
Connecticut has amended its human rights law to broaden coverage to all employers—regardless of their employee count—and to add domestic violence protections. The changes [...]
Human Resources: What is Discrimination?
A hiring manager, eager to fill an exciting new role in the company, reacquaints himself with a candidate’s resume as that candidate takes a [...]
Connecticut Adds CT FMLA Notice Requirements
Connecticut has adopted new family and medical leave (CT FMLA) regulations. While the updated regulations primarily incorporate the changes to the law that took [...]