by Jeff Bastien | May 30, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources
The word “Praxis” is talked about regularly in personal development arenas. It refers to an integration of belief with a change in behavior. In other words, if you truly believe in something, you must willingly change your behavior to achieve the results you desire....
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 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...
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...