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Is life insurance taxable?
by keyseradmin | February 25, 2021 | Life Insurance, Personal Insurance | 0 Comments
Life insurance can be complicated. It’s further complicated by the fact that everyone’s situation is different. It’s a good idea to contact your tax professional for advice about your situation, but here are some general things you should know.
Employers offer voluntary FFCRA-like leave
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
Many employers are providing voluntary Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave, even though organizations aren’t sure if they will qualify for a tax credit for doing so.
Viewpoint: 9 trends that will shape work in 2021 and beyond
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Human Resources | 0 Comments
While there has been a lot of focus on the increase in the number of employees working remotely at least part of the time going forward, there are nine additional forces that I think will shape business in 2021.
2021 special enrollment period in response to COVID-19
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
Starting February 15 and continuing through May 15, Marketplaces using the HealthCare.gov platform will operationalize functionality to make a SEP available to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who are submitting a new application or updating an existing application.
Opt-out arrangements: Employer compliance considerations
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
Employers are often looking for ways to manage rising health care costs. One common approach they may consider is offering opt-out arrangements to their employees.
OSHA issues worker safety guidance for coronavirus protection programs
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
OSHA issued worker safety guidance for coronavirus protection programs on January 29, requiring greater input from employees and enhanced mask protections.
Congress requires accelerated mental health parity compliance
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
Health insurance issuers and employment-based group health plans face new federal requirements to demonstrate their mental health parity compliance.
W-2s may need correcting due to FFCRA
by keyseradmin | February 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources | 0 Comments
Some employers have been surprised by the new requirement to report wages paid for leave taken under the FFCRA, but W-2s can be corrected if already issued.
Life insurance from your employer usually isn’t enough
by keyseradmin | February 16, 2021 | Life Insurance, Personal Insurance | 0 Comments
Life insurance from your employer is a valued benefit for millions of American workers, but the amount often falls short of what you actually need.
Garagekeepers Coverage
by keyseradmin | February 11, 2021 | Claims, Commercial Insurance | 0 Comments
Managing your garage business can be challenging — you are responsible for many important aspects of your business, from advertising and accounting to ordering parts and managing employees. You may also be responsible for customer vehicles left in your care, triggering the need for garagekeepers coverage.
Recent News
- Is life insurance taxable?
- Employers offer voluntary FFCRA-like leave
- Viewpoint: 9 trends that will shape work in 2021 and beyond
- 2021 special enrollment period in response to COVID-19
- Opt-out arrangements: Employer compliance considerations
- OSHA issues worker safety guidance for coronavirus protection programs