For employment and human resources compliance regulations, the past decade has witnessed a whirlwind of changes at both federal and state levels. Navi...
Considerations for Switching to a Self Funded Health Plan
As health care costs continue to rise, many employers are searching for ways to control costs while keeping benefits affordable and attractive to empl...
Stop Loss Insurance – Your Solution to Rising Health Care Costs
The stop loss insurance market has been affected by COVID-19, but the biggest impact has come from indirect and delayed effects. COVID-19 can lead to ...
How to Transition Your Company to Remote Work
Companies are increasingly embracing flexibility by allowing their employees the opportunity to work from home, either some or all of the time. There ...
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Employee Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted more than just businesses in our local New Hampshire/Boston/New England region. It has clearly impacted organizatio...
Guidelines for Returning to Work After COVID-19
Across the country, states are easing restrictions and moving toward phased returns to the workplace. The rules and guidance vary from state to state,...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
The Department of Labor (DOL) has provided questions and answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act An employer has had employees w...
IRS Relaxes Election Change & Other Rules for Cafeteria Plans & FSAs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided some long-awaited guidance and relief for employees. On May 12th, the IRS issued Notices 2020-29 and 2...
Regulatory Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 National Emergency has been so disruptive that, in addition to the unforeseen issues the pandemic has created, many businesses are strugg...
Social Security & Payroll Tax Credits for Employers Under the CARES Act
Among the provisions of the CARES Act and other coronavirus-oriented legislation passed by Congress at the end of March 2020 are Social Security and p...