by Lynn Mason-Small | Dec 30, 2015 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, Uncategorized
On December 28th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent out a belated Christmas present to employers and other plan sponsors when it announced it was delaying the 2016 Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. In Notice 2016-4 the IRS announced that the deadline...
by John Foley | Oct 15, 2015 | Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, Uncategorized
How do you think your business stacks up when it comes to its HR Practices? Do you think you’re unnecessarily exposed to considerable risk or do you think you’re covered? Our quick 8 questions will help you decide whether or not your business is exposed...
by Allison McEachern | Sep 22, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, 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 19, 2015 | Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, Uncategorized
Affordable Care Act Updates: Brought to us by HR360 Draft Instructions for Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C The IRS has released 2015 Draft Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B and 2015 Draft Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C to help employers...
by Allison McEachern | May 7, 2015 | Earned Sick Time, Employee Benefits, Health Care, News and Events, Uncategorized
On November 4, 2014, Question #4 was asked to Massachusetts Voters… The question regarded the mandate of paid sick time for MA employers. The resounding vote was YES! This new law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2015, and Massachusetts employers should be...
by Allison McEachern | Jan 22, 2015 | Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, News and Events, Uncategorized
On January 7, 2015, outgoing Massachusetts Governor Patrick signed into law the Parental Leave Act with the goal of extending the leave rules related to the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (“MMLA”). Currently The MMLA allows female employees eight weeks...
