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Remodeling your Home?

Experts estimate that one in four of remodeling projects add at least 25 percent to the value of a home, yet often most homeowners forget…

The Rising Cost of Building Materials and Homeowners Insurance

Recent findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) confirmed that household construction costs have surged over the past year. This rise in construction…

Do You Have Enough Life Insurance?

Even if you already have life insurance through your employer, you may be underinsured. If you’d like the security of knowing that you have enough…

FAQs Released by IRS on ARP Tax Credits for Paid Sick and Family Leave

In early June, new FAQs were released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to tax credits for eligible employers who voluntarily provide paid employee leave…

EEOC Updates Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Resources

Two weeks ago, on June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance regarding sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) discrimination for employers,…

2021 ACA Reporting Released Draft Forms

Important Dates January 31, 2022 – Individual statements for 2021 must be furnished by Jan. 31, 2022. February. 28, 2022 – Paper IRS returns for 2021 must…

Challenge to the ACA’s Individual Mandate Rejected by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling on June 17th,…

Safety in Manufacturing: OSHA Compliance

Is your safety consultant helping you drive down the cost of production? Driving Down OSHA Compliance Risk Replacing hazardous substances with less hazardous alternatives reduces…

Is Your Organization ACTUALLY Prepared to Handle a Crisis?

By: Horton Safety Consultants In the course of my 40-year safety career, I have had the unfortunate experience of responding to, and dealing with, fatalities,…

Tips for Effective Subcontractor Prequalification

Authored by Brian Lydigsen, CLCS, NASBP | Vice President, Risk Advisory Solutions A contractor’s fiscal health, reputability, and reliability are more important than ever. The U.S. economy,…

New Trends in Claims for Public Entities

Public entities face a unique environment regarding liability; the contrast between evolving exposures and litigation trends, and the acute pressure to reduce costs and align…

Top 10 OSHA Violations in Healthcare

The top 10 OSHA violations typically don’t change much by industry from year to year. However, 2020 was a very different year for the healthcare…

Preparing Your HR team for Virtual Interviews

86% of organizations incorporated new technology to interview job candidates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many talent professionals agree that virtual recruiting will continue post-coronavirus.…

In July, Operation Safe Driver Week Will Focus on Speeding

Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This year it will take place July 11th through…

Making the Case for Safety in Construction

When OSHA shows up at your job site, how prepared are you to respond? Driving Down OSHA Compliance Risk A contractor’s OSHA compliance history is…

Your Safety Program

Do You Utilize an Accident Review Board Process where a Panel of Managers and Executives Interview the Affected Worker(s) and their Immediate Supervisor? As crucial…

IRS Issues Guidance on Taxability of DCAP Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance on May 10, 2021, on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) for 2021 and 2022, clarifying that…

OSHA Refers to CDC Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals

On May 18, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced reviewing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for fully vaccinated…

Guidance by IRS on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy

The IRS issued Notice 2021-31, a guidance document on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidy for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget…

HHS Issues New Interpretation of Discrimination Based On Sex Under Section 1557 of the ACA

HIGHLIGHTS Bostock Ruling: Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Sexual Orientation Defined: A person’s sexual…

New Interpretation Announced on Section 1557 Sex Discrimination by HHS

On May 10, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice announcing, effective immediately, interpretation and enforcement of the prohibitions on…

Remainder of Standards Finalized in Recently Published 2022 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

HIGHLIGHTS Out-of-Pocket Maximum: The ACA’s out-of-pocket maximum limit will increase to $8,700 (self-only coverage) and $17,400 (family coverage) for 2022. Affordability Percentage: The required contribution percentage…

DOL Rescinds Independent Contractor Final Rule

IMPORTANT DATES Jan. 7, 2021 – Trump Administration published final rule on independent contractor classification. Jan. 20, 2021- President Biden issued regulatory freeze on recently adopted…

Quick Tips on Reporting and Paying the PCORI Fees

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund fee is a fee on issuers of specified health insurance policies and plan sponsors of applicable self-insured health plans…