by Joe Hughes | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog, Popular
The minimum wage rate will change in 2025 in the following states: Alaska Illinois New York Arizona Maine Ohio California Michigan Oregon Colorado Minnesota Rhode Island Connecticut Missouri South Dakota Delaware Montana Vermont District of Columbia Nebraska Virginia...
by Joe Hughes | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
OSHA Proposes Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced an unofficial version of the proposed standard to protect workers from heat injury and illness. If...
by Joe Hughes | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Popular
Throughout the year, employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements in connection with their group health plans. This Compliance Overview identifies key 2025 compliance deadlines for employer-sponsored group health plans. It also outlines...
by Joe Hughes | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
Beat the Summer Heat Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can threaten your health, especially for older adults and children. Hot and humid weather can make it more challenging for your body to cool down, leading to heat-related illnesses. If left untreated,...
by Joe Hughes | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
The commercial property insurance segment has been characterized by ongoing premium increases for much of the past decade. According to industry data, such rate jumps reached record-setting levels in 2023, surging by an average of 20.4% in the first quarter alone and...
by Joe Hughes | May 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
Throughout 2024, there have been significant changes in employment law at the federal, state and local levels. A review of recent and proposed legislation reveals a number of emerging trends that will affect employers for the remainder of the year. Employers should...
