Blog Archives
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Ask the Advisor: Do we still have to provide EPSL or EFMLA if we lay off or furlough employees?
Posted on April 8, 2020
With many businesses closing their doors due to lack of work or state or local orders, the question arises if paid leave is required for the employees who are laid off or furloughed. Read HERE to learn more.
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FFCRA: New Rule and Guidance from the DOL and IRS
Posted on April 8, 2020
The DOL has released new rules pertaining to the FFCRA. The IRS has released what kind of documentation is needed to claim a payroll tax credit. Read this information sheet to learn about both of these new items.
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Ask the Advisor: How Are We Supposed to Pay for the Sick Leave and FMLA Leave Mandated by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
Posted on April 8, 2020
In this month’s “Ask the Advisor” we learn how businesses are able to pay for the paid leave for their employees made possible by the FFCRA. Read more HERE.
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Considering a Student Loan Repayment Benefit? Ask Yourself These Questions
Posted on March 2, 2020
With student loan debt growing more common, more and more employers say they are adopting loan repayments as part of the compensation package offers for prospective employees. This article by ThinkHR breaks down the pros and cons of student loan repayments.
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3 Forms of Harassment or Discrimination You May be Ignoring
Posted on March 2, 2020
This article by ThinkHR examines 3 scenarios that could open up a company to a harassment or discrimination lawsuit and how to avoid it.
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Why Paid Sick Leave Is Becoming More Popular
Posted on March 2, 2020
Do your employees come to work sick because they don’t have enough paid sick time to supplement their smaller paycheck as a result of their illness? Many times people will try to “push through” their workday when they really should be resting at home and not exposing their coworkers to… Read more »
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CMS Disclosure Requirement for Employer Health Plans
Posted on January 22, 2020
Do you offer health coverage to your employees? Does your group health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs? If so, read this article to find out about the requirement for CMS disclosures for employer health plans.
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Types of Workplace Harassment and How to Stop Them
Posted on January 22, 2020
One major risk that often gets overlooked is workplace harassment. Read this article to learn more about how brokers can help their clients with this risk.
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The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks
Posted on January 22, 2020
Have you considered conducting background checks as part of your hiring process? If so, read this article to learn about the process of these checks and how it benefits your agency.
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Protect Your Clients from these 4 Compliance Blunders
Posted on December 5, 2019
Employment law can be confusing and intimidating expecially when you think about penalties and fines you can incur. Let’s take a look at a few of the major compliance risks so we can keep your clients out of trouble.