by Allison McEachern | May 16, 2017 | Business Insurance, General, Personal Insurance, Uncategorized
When you think of insurance, you might picture funny talking lizards, relentless sales representatives and difficult claims adjusters. In reality, the world of insurance is much more vast (and exciting!) and there are hundreds of jobs that are vital to operations....
by Allison McEachern | Nov 21, 2016 | ACA, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Uncategorized
IRS Provides a 30-Day Extension for Furnishing Forms 1095 and Extends Good Faith Transition Relief The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2016-70, which extends the deadline for furnishing Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals from January 31, 2017 to...
by Allison McEachern | Sep 21, 2016 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, Human Resources, Uncategorized
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period , employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Creditable coverage means that...
by Allison McEachern | Aug 17, 2016 | Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Insurance Careers, Personal Insurance, Uncategorized
When it comes to operating a successful business, having the right people in the right positions is a key factor. In a hot job market, this task can become increasingly challenging. It is critical to recruit effectively, since failed placements and turnover lead to...
by Allison McEachern | May 18, 2016 | Employee Benefits, Fair Labor Standards Act, Uncategorized
Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s...