Employers’ Guide to Understanding ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) provides insurance companies and private employers with guidelines on how to administer retirement and health plans to employees.
Life Insurance for the Life of Your Business
Life insurance is usually purchased to protect a family’s finances when the breadwinner dies. But business owners may also wish to purchase life insurance to protect partners, the business and employees.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel.
Compliance Issues for the Rest of 2022
Even though we are well into 2022, there are compliance issue changes on the horizon involving overtime, booster shots and paid leave. Here’s what the changes could mean to your company this year.
Not Following the Employer Mandate Can Mean Stiff Penalties
Under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer comprehensive health coverage to full-time employees. Employers who don’t comply will face penalties if any employees become eligible for premium credits in the healthcare marketplace.
Insurance Needs for Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing electrical systems and machinery in residential, commercial and industrial environments. Due to the complex nature of their work, electrical contractors are exposed to unique risks and should consider construction insurance coverage to mitigate those risks.
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Most Costly OSHA Violations for the Construction Industry
OSHA keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall but also within particular industries. An analysis of the most recent statistics from OSHA revealed the top standards cited in the fiscal year 2021 for the construction industry.
How to Fight the Employee Exodus
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 38 million workers quit their jobs in 2021. With employee resignations rising to record numbers, employers are looking for ways to curb the exodus.
The Madagascar Cyclone and Rising Builders Risk Costs in the U.S.
In February, another category 3 tropical cyclone hit the republic of Madagascar, the second largest island nation in the world. This is the third cyclone to hit the island this year, with the last one hitting 16 days prior.
What Can Employers Do About High Drug Costs?
Which of your employer-sponsored health plan costs cause you the most headaches? If you’re like 60% of the employers surveyed by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, it’s the rising cost of prescription drugs.