The COVID-19 vaccine is here and if you are a business owner or manager, you should begin to think about how you will approach the vaccine in your workplace. In mid-December, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance to include what you may and may not do as an employer in terms of requiring or encouraging employees to … Read More
Open Enrollment: How to Find the Right Plan for You and Your Family
Open enrollment season is here and it’s time to wade into the murky and often confusing waters of insurance terms and accounts to find the right plan for you and your family. It can be a daunting task, so we’ve put together some high-level tips that might help in your decision making process: First off, check your past finances. Look … Read More
Open Enrollment Season: Braving the Wild
Tips to help you get prepared to make a smart choice Open enrollment season is here and its time to wade into the murky and often confusing waters of insurance terms and accounts to find the right plan for you and your family. It can be a daunting task so we’ve put together some high-level tips that might help in … Read More
Childrens Health Insurance Program receives update
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was signed into law in 1997 to help provide health coverage to children in households that can’t afford private coverage and yet make too much money to qualify for Medicaid. Employers can use the CHIP initial model notice to notify employees of the availability of state premium assistance subsidies, which may help pay for … Read More
Things to consider before changing “Pay Day”
Most employees can tell you exactly when payday occurs since they count on regular paydays to maintain their finances. When an employer decides to switch when the payday will occur, it might result in some backlash from the employees who count on getting paid on the old schedule. The FLSA does not dictate payroll frequency or lag time between hours … Read More