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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…

The Cost of Misclassification of Independent Contractors
The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor…

The Playing Field Tilts in Workers' Comp Cases
Worker safety is an issue in virtually every industry or profession.…

Special 60-Day Enrollment Period in the Marketplace for COBRA Participants
Important Notice Regarding COBRA Continuation Coverage and Health…

If someone voluntarily disenrolls in COBRA during open enrollment, are they eligible for subsidies in the Individual Marketplace?
During Marketplace open enrollment, a person can voluntarily…

What is the out-of pocket limits for 2015?
For 2015, please be aware that there will two different out-of-pocket…

The Heartbleed Bug: Is your information protected?
One of the largest internet security threats in history…

Employers: Are You Ready for Expansion of Overtime Requirements?
On March 13, President Obama directed the U.S. Department…

Maintain Compliance and Save Time with BASIC COBRA
Let our COBRA experts help you avoid costly compliance…

IRS Guidance on How Health FSA Carryover Affects Eligibility for HSA Contributions
The IRS released a memorandum on March 28, 2014 that confirms…

How are Seasonal Employees Defined?
Q. My client employs employees for eight to nine months each…

Unique Wellness Programs
Large companies have widely believed that technology is an important…

New Rules Ease Limits on Dental, Vision Plans
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) specifically sets aside certain…

Smart Hiring: Time for a Refresher Course?
Have you ever hired the wrong person? Maybe the bad decision…

Summary of the 90-day Waiting Period Limitation
On February 20, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health…

COBRA for HRAs – A Plan for Determining COBRA Premiums
Under COBRA law, when a covered individual loses coverage…

Healthcare a Hotbed of Consumer Data Breaches
According to the Experian report, “2014 Data Breach Industry…

'Tis the time of year
As the snow starts to fly here in the Midwest, our four legged…

Americans with Disability Act As Amended
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most…

Ensuring your SPD's are ERISA Compliant
As one of the most important documents for participants' employees…

New Guidelines for Mental Health Benefits
Mental health benefits and medical health benefits need to be…
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