by Jeff Bastien | Dec 10, 2018 | Employee Benefits, Human Resources
There’s a growing expectation of online accessibility. As a culture, we want things here and now. Schedules, paychecks, tax forms, and a host of other life-necessities, can now be found online or with apps. From classrooms to the workplace, many important documents...
by Matt McCarthy | Oct 30, 2018 | ACA, EMAC, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
In August of 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3822, which increased the existing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) and imposed an additional fee (EMAC Supplement) on employers with employees covered under MassHealth (Medicaid) or who...
by Matt McCarthy | Sep 13, 2018 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
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 rogersnew | Jul 30, 2018 | Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, ERISA
Retirement plans are one of the most valuable benefits you can offer your employees. When creating and operating a retirement plan for your employees, you become a fiduciary. Anybody using their discretion to administer or manage a plan, or control a plan’s assets, is...
by John Turco | Jul 11, 2018 | Employee Benefits, FMLA, Human Resources
MASSACHUSETTS RAISES MINIMUM WAGE Increases Begin January 1, 2019 As of 1/1/17, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $11 per hour ($3.75 for tipped employees). Under a new law in Massachusetts, the minimum wage will increase as follows: $12.00 per hour ($4.35 for tipped...
by John Turco | Mar 14, 2018 | Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events
On January 23, 2018 the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) issued its Guidance on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The Act, which goes into effect April 1, 2018, expressly prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and...