Business & Professions Insights
September 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Mitigating Migraines at Work; Cybersecurity Best Practices
Mitigating Migraines at Work; Cybersecurity Best Practices
September 2020
Benefits Buzz
Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021; Preparing for an Unprecedented Open Enrollment Period
Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021; Preparing for an Unprecedented Open Enrollment Period
September 2020
HR Brief
The Impact of COVID-19 on Open Enrollment; Supporting Employees’ Caregiving Responsibilities Postcoronavirus
The Impact of COVID-19 on Open Enrollment; Supporting Employees’ Caregiving Responsibilities Postcoronavirus
August 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
How to Protect Your Eyes at Work; Workplace Fire Safety Guidance
How to Protect Your Eyes at Work; Workplace Fire Safety Guidance
August 2020
Benefits Buzz
“Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging ACA’s Constitutionality This Fall”; Employers Have Flexibility with Contraceptive Coverage Plan Designs
“Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging ACA’s Constitutionality This Fall”; Employers Have Flexibility with Contraceptive Coverage Plan Designs
August 2020
HR Brief
Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19; Determining Whether a COVID-19 Case Is Work-related
Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19; Determining Whether a COVID-19 Case Is Work-related
July 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Remote Work Ergonomics Tips; Preventing Sprains and Strains at Work
Remote Work Ergonomics Tips; Preventing Sprains and Strains at Work
July 2020
Benefits Buzz
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2021; COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Midyear Election Changes
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Limits for 2021; COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Midyear Election Changes
July 2020
HR Brief
DOL Revises the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method; Recruiting Postcoronavirus
DOL Revises the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method; Recruiting Postcoronavirus
June 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Managing the Risk of Heatstroke; Managing Fatigue at Your Job
Managing the Risk of Heatstroke; Managing Fatigue at Your Job
June 2020
Benefits Buzz
Updated Model COBRA Notices Available; COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
Updated Model COBRA Notices Available; COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
June 2020
HR Brief
Federal Agencies Issue COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans; Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
Federal Agencies Issue COVID-19 Relief for Employee Benefit Plans; Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Maintaining Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Managing Back Pain at Work
Maintaining Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Managing Back Pain at Work
May 2020
Benefits Buzz
IRS Allows HDHPs to Cover COVID-19 Costs; COVID-19 Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave
IRS Allows HDHPs to Cover COVID-19 Costs; COVID-19 Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave
May 2020
HR Brief
New Coronavirus Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave; Best Practices for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic
New Coronavirus Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave; Best Practices for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Noise Hazards in the Workplace; Working Safely in the Rain
Noise Hazards in the Workplace; Working Safely in the Rain
April 2020
Benefits Buzz
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to ACA; No Statute of Limitations Applies for ACA Pay or Play Penalties
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to ACA; No Statute of Limitations Applies for ACA Pay or Play Penalties
April 2020
HR Brief
NLRB Issues New Joint-employer Final Rule; Coronaviruses and the Workplace
NLRB Issues New Joint-employer Final Rule; Coronaviruses and the Workplace
March 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Health Tips for Shift Workers; Minding Your Mental Health
Health Tips for Shift Workers; Minding Your Mental Health
March 2020
Benefits Buzz
Supreme Court Declines to Expedite ACA Case; HHS Increases Civil Penalties for HIPAA Violations
Supreme Court Declines to Expedite ACA Case; HHS Increases Civil Penalties for HIPAA Violations
March 2020
HR Brief
DOL Adopts New Joint Employer Determination Test; DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2020
DOL Adopts New Joint Employer Determination Test; DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2020
February 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Reporting Workplace Hazards; Addressing Bullying in the Workplace
Reporting Workplace Hazards; Addressing Bullying in the Workplace
February 2020
Benefits Buzz
Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed; PCORI Fees Extended for 10 Years Released
Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed; PCORI Fees Extended for 10 Years Released
February 2020
HR Brief
A New Year, a New Form W-4
A New Year, a New Form W-4
January 2020
Safety Focused Newsletter
Winter Worker Safety Tips; Ladder Safety at Work
Winter Worker Safety Tips; Ladder Safety at Work
January 2020
Benefits Buzz
New Summary of Benefits and Coverage Template Will Be Required for 2021; Final Rule on Hospital Price Transparency
Released
New Summary of Benefits and Coverage Template Will Be Required for 2021; Final Rule on Hospital Price Transparency
Released
January 2020
HR Brief
DOL Proposes Revisions to the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method; 5 Performance Review Best Practices
DOL Proposes Revisions to the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method; 5 Performance Review Best Practices
December 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Maintaining Workplace Safety Through Good Housekeeping; Safe Driving Practices for Employees
Maintaining Workplace Safety Through Good Housekeeping; Safe Driving Practices for Employees
December 2019
Benefits Buzz
FSA Contribution and Other Benefits Limits Rise for 2020; DOL Proposes New Method for Electronic Delivery of Retirement Plan Disclosures
FSA Contribution and Other Benefits Limits Rise for 2020; DOL Proposes New Method for Electronic Delivery of Retirement Plan Disclosures
December 2019
HR Brief
SCOTUS to Consider whether Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ Workers; 6 Steps for a Sublime Seasonal Shindig
SCOTUS to Consider whether Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ Workers; 6 Steps for a Sublime Seasonal Shindig
November 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Effective Use of Fire Extinguishers; The Reality of Work-related Asthma
Effective Use of Fire Extinguishers; The Reality of Work-related Asthma
November 2019
Benefits Buzz
Summary of the 2019 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey; Using Voluntary Benefits to Entice Millennial Talent
Summary of the 2019 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey; Using Voluntary Benefits to Entice Millennial Talent
November 2019
HR Brief
DOL Issues New Salary Limits for Overtime Exemptions; The Pros and Cons of Incentive Pay
DOL Issues New Salary Limits for Overtime Exemptions; The Pros and Cons of Incentive Pay
October 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
First Aid for Cut and Puncture Wounds; Cyber Security Tips for Employees
First Aid for Cut and Puncture Wounds; Cyber Security Tips for Employees
October 2019
Benefits Buzz
Deadline Approaching: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15; Employers Are Expected to Spend More on Health Care and Wellness in the Next Year
Deadline Approaching: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15; Employers Are Expected to Spend More on Health Care and Wellness in the Next Year
October 2019
HR Brief
Hold on to Talent With Stay Conversations; Help Employees Overcome Prework Stress
Hold on to Talent With Stay Conversations; Help Employees Overcome Prework Stress
September 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Addressing Workplace Harassment; 5 First-aid Tips for Common Injuries
Addressing Workplace Harassment; 5 First-aid Tips for Common Injuries
September 2019
Benefits Buzz
Open Enrollment: What’s Changing in 2020?; Hospitals to Publish Retail Prices Under a New Proposed Rule
Open Enrollment: What’s Changing in 2020?; Hospitals to Publish Retail Prices Under a New Proposed Rule
September 2019
HR Brief
Acting DOL Secretary May Bring Change of Pace; Financial Industry Experienced 3,500 Cyber Attacks in 2019 So Far
Acting DOL Secretary May Bring Change of Pace; Financial Industry Experienced 3,500 Cyber Attacks in 2019 So Far
August 2019
August 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Treating Pain Without Opiods; Preventing Sprains and Strains
Treating Pain Without Opiods; Preventing Sprains and Strains
August 2019
Benefits Buzz
Executive Order on Health Plans to Affect Employer Health Plans; Final Rule Expands Options for HRAs
Executive Order on Health Plans to Affect Employer Health Plans; Final Rule Expands Options for HRAs
August 2019
HR Brief
HSA and HDHP 2020 Limits Released; Making Emotional Intelligence Work for You
HSA and HDHP 2020 Limits Released; Making Emotional Intelligence Work for You
July 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Why You Should Be Encouraging Employees to Use PTO; EEO Deadlines Approaching, Here’s Where You Can Find Help
Why You Should Be Encouraging Employees to Use PTO; EEO Deadlines Approaching, Here’s Where You Can Find Help
July 2019
Benefits Buzz
IRS Releases Inflation-adjusted Limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2020; Eye Protection in the Summer Sun
IRS Releases Inflation-adjusted Limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2020; Eye Protection in the Summer Sun
July 2019
HR Brief
HSA and HDHP 2020 Limits Released; Making Emotional Intelligence Work for You
HSA and HDHP 2020 Limits Released; Making Emotional Intelligence Work for You
June 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Emergency Preparedness During National Safety Month; 5 Tips for Outdoor Heat Safety
Emergency Preparedness During National Safety Month; 5 Tips for Outdoor Heat Safety
June 2019
Benefits Buzz
Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020; DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Gig Worker Classification
Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020; DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Gig Worker Classification
June 2019
HR Brief
DOL Enforcement Actions Are Up and Expected to Stay That Way; Lowest Unemployment in Decades
DOL Enforcement Actions Are Up and Expected to Stay That Way; Lowest Unemployment in Decades
May 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Electrical Safety in the Workplace; Ergonomics Basics to Prevent Injuries
Electrical Safety in the Workplace; Ergonomics Basics to Prevent Injuries
May 2019
Benefits Buzz
DOL Supports Federal Court Ruling Invalidating ACA; Parts of AHP Final Rule Are Struck Down by Federal Court
DOL Supports Federal Court Ruling Invalidating ACA; Parts of AHP Final Rule Are Struck Down by Federal Court
May 2019
HR Brief
Vote on Health Care Won’t Come Until After 2020 Elections; DOL’s Newly Proposed Overtime Rule: What’s Included
Vote on Health Care Won’t Come Until After 2020 Elections; DOL’s Newly Proposed Overtime Rule: What’s Included
April 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
6 Tips for Managing Stress at Work; Concussions in the Workplace
6 Tips for Managing Stress at Work; Concussions in the Workplace
April 2019
Benefits Buzz
Deadline Extended for EEO-1 Filing; BLS Data on Worker Access to Family Leave in 2018 Now Available
Deadline Extended for EEO-1 Filing; BLS Data on Worker Access to Family Leave in 2018 Now Available
April 2019
HR Brief
When it Comes to Employee Engagement, Communication is Key; The EEOC is Changing Things Up by Moving Online
When it Comes to Employee Engagement, Communication is Key; The EEOC is Changing Things Up by Moving Online
March 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Recognizing Workplace Eye Wellness Month; Tips for Safe Spring Cleaning
Recognizing Workplace Eye Wellness Month; Tips for Safe Spring Cleaning
March 2019
Benefits Buzz
Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020; DOL Increases Civil Penalty
Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020; DOL Increases Civil Penalty
March 2019
HR Brief
Workplace Wellness is About More than Just Physical Health; Retaliation Claims Are Up, Are You Prepared?
Workplace Wellness is About More than Just Physical Health; Retaliation Claims Are Up, Are You Prepared?
February 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Don’t Let Winter Weather Cause Slips, Trips and Falls; Workplace Burns and How to Treat Them
Don’t Let Winter Weather Cause Slips, Trips and Falls; Workplace Burns and How to Treat Them
February 2019
Benefits Buzz
ACA Reporting; Wellness Plan Incentive Limits Removed by EEOC
ACA Reporting; Wellness Plan Incentive Limits Removed by EEOC
February 2019
HR Brief
Retaining Talent: Are Your Leaders the Problem?; Calculating OT? Double-check Your Math
Retaining Talent: Are Your Leaders the Problem?; Calculating OT? Double-check Your Math
January 2019
Safety Focused Newsletter
Be Cautious of Unguarded Machinery; Do’s and Don’ts When Working at Heights
Be Cautious of Unguarded Machinery; Do’s and Don’ts When Working at Heights
January 2019
Benefits Buzz
The IRS is Beginning 2016 Pay or Play Enforcement: Here’s What You Need to Know; FSA Limit to Increase for 2019
The IRS is Beginning 2016 Pay or Play Enforcement: Here’s What You Need to Know; FSA Limit to Increase for 2019
January 2019
HR Brief
2019 Plan Limits:Everything You Must Know; Gen Z is Coming: Are You Prepared?
2019 Plan Limits:Everything You Must Know; Gen Z is Coming: Are You Prepared?
