The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have recently proposed a permanent rule to allow employers to remotely review the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) identity and employment authorization...
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. While this law is primarily aimed at fighting inflation and reducing carbon emissions, it also contains a number of reforms that will impact health coverage. The health reforms included...
Summer is a fun time of year when people often spend more time outside and with friends. With this increased activity comes the need to reconsider the usual wellness habits you use throughout the rest of the year. There are several ways to ensure you have a healthy,...
Finding the right third-party administrator (TPA) can be challenging, and organizations often underestimate the time and resources required to select the best candidate for their needs. However, understanding the importance of finding the right TPA and exercising due...
New section in your monthly newsletter! Each month will highlight articles and stories from Susan Thomson of ActionCOACH. This month is an excerpt from ActionCOACH, Mike McKay’s upcoming book Business is a Game. 52 Rules to make it easier: Choose a niche and own...
Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar year basis must file their annual reports (Forms 5500) for 2021 with the Department of Labor (DOL) by Aug. 1, 2022. An employer may extend this deadline by two and one-half months (until Oct. 17 2022) by...
Introduction The 2022 Employee Benefits Market Outlook explores themes critical to the employee benefits sector. The goal in drafting the Market Outlook is to gauge where the industry may be headed in 2022; however, the best way to predict the future is by first...
There are so many options for testing and vaccine verifier programs for the workplace. The BenefitWorks is here with three options for your HR department to review. Please contact us with any questions, we are here to help! In the wake of President Biden’s proposed...
Benefits have always been crucial for attracting and retaining top performers, and voluntary benefits are a great way for employers to round off their offerings. These extra perks allow for more personalization that can help satisfy the unique needs of each worker,...
The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for long-distance travel. Flights are often overbooked and highways are overcrowded, which can add stress to the season. Keep Your Sanity To keep travel worries from ruining your holiday plans, reduce your stress by...
