by Jeff Bastien | Apr 8, 2020 | COVID-19, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events, Uncategorized
The biggest impact of the CARES Act came via the “forgiveness” provision within the $349 billion Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered via the SBA loan program. If organizations meet specific eligibility criteria, allocate the funds during a specific...
by Lynn Mason-Small | Mar 19, 2020 | COVID-19, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events, Uncategorized
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)* was passed through Senate and signed by President Trump. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FFCRA addresses emergency paid leave and additional Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions...
by Ryan O'Connell | Jul 16, 2018 | Non-Profits, Personal Insurance, Private Client Group Insurance, Uncategorized
Becoming a member of a nonprofit board of directors can be a rewarding experience. The giving of your time, talent or treasure to an organization that you feel passionately about is truly a joy and can have a tremendous impact. Liability exposures can potentially...
by Lynn Mason-Small | Jan 2, 2018 | Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, EPLI, General, Human Resources, News and Events, Uncategorized
My latest binge watching has been season 2 of The Crown and Mad Men. I know, I know – I’m a little late to the Don Draper party but I was previously tied up with Sons of Anarchy and House of Cards and a girl only has so much time. Both of these shows have...
by Joe Rossi | Dec 7, 2017 | Business Insurance, Flood Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, News and Events, Personal Insurance, Private Client Group Insurance, Second Homeowners, Uncategorized
At the end of the day on Friday, December 8th, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to expire. The extension of the program is built into the Congressional Continuing Resolution, which, as of this publication, has yet to be passed. If the Continuing...
by John Foley | Nov 29, 2017 | Business Insurance, EMAC, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events, Uncategorized
On August 1, 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3822, which increases the existing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) and imposes an additional fee (EMAC Supplement) on employers with employees covered under MassHealth (Medicaid) or who...
