Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide has made it easier for employers to administer the tax impact of health benefits provided to same-sex spouses of employees. Federal tax treatment of benefits applies equally to legally married same-sex and to opposite-sex couples.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Workplace violence occurs in the healthcare industry at a rate of four times that of any other industry
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
It has been one year since Washington passed legislation in July 2017 to create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Supplemental benefits plans can help ease financial strain for both employers and employees. Learn more…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
One of the tasks with which I often assist my construction clients is to develop their insurance requirements for their various contractual agreements. One of the core coverages that I always recommend…
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Allegations of wrongful acts by high profile celebrities and media moguls exposed through the #MeToo movement have been in the news for some time, now. However, main street businesses also need to be paying attention to their employment risks.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Numerous headlines and articles warned of the impending GDPR regulations and the potential pitfalls facing companies with European Union resident data.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Many not-for-profit organizations rely on volunteers to supplement their labor force. There are many reasons why people donate their time – altruism, a need for social interaction, and fulfilling a court order are a few of these.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
When a plan moves from fully-insured to self-funded (also referred to as self-insured), most benefit compliance requirements (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, Section 125) apply in the same fashion.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Our region’s real estate cycle appears to be at the early stages of transition, with attention turning from “for rent” to “for sale” development projects.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has suspended the IRS-SSA-CMS Data Match employer reporting requirement.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Much has been written over the past five years about the necessity of healthcare finance officers and risk managers understanding the different available risk transfer options to mitigate exposure to losses suffered from a cyber event.