In exciting news for both employers and employees, New Hampshire joined a growing list of states and Washington, D.C., when Governor Chris Sununu signed the Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan into law on June 25, 2021. The law went into effect on January 1, 2023. This unique voluntary program is the first in the… Read More »
What are the effects of inflation on businesses and employees? And what can employers do to stay ahead and secure both their company and their people? For one thing, if you’re not already considering inflation, how it affects your team, and what you can do to alleviate the strain, you’re already behind. Perhaps you haven’t… Read More »
More employers are coming up with creative ways to attract and retain talent. Many are now implementing lifestyle spending accounts, also known as lifestyle savings accounts. Adding lifestyle spending accounts to their employee benefits packages helps employers stand out. These funds are an excellent solution for companies that wish to support their employees’ physical, financial,… Read More »
On January 24th, 2023, Amazon Pharmacy rolled out RxPass. The prescription subscription service allows Prime members to order generic medications delivered to their doorstep for a flat monthly fee of $5. The initial list includes over 50 generic drugs that treat more than 80 common health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and… Read More »
As workers demand better work-life balance, a growing number of employers are implementing flexible work schedules. But what is a flex schedule, exactly? Rather than the traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., flex schedules allow employees to work the hours and days that best suit their lifestyles while still… Read More »
Floating holidays are a great way to give your employees more time off. They’re also a way to attract new talent by offering something unique and different from other employers. These flexible days allow you to schedule days off based on employees’ schedules and needs, which can be especially helpful for remote workers or those… Read More »
As an employer, you’re familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), passed in 1993, to provide unpaid leave and job security to workers who need time off to care for a new baby or sick family member. Now, more and more states are implementing paid family and medical leave (PFML) to provide employees… Read More »
The time has finally come: You have to provide COBRA health insurance coverage for a departed employee. If this is your business’s first time handling this gap insurance, you probably have a lot of questions, like: What is COBRA insurance? How does COBRA work? Do all employers have to offer COBRA? Who qualifies for COBRA?… Read More »
Did you know the average working household has virtually no retirement savings? Additionally, only four in 10 businesses with fewer than 100 employees offer retirement benefits. The mounting issue has led to many states instituting state-mandated retirement plans. While a retirement plan is essential to every employer’s benefits package, it is not always easy and… Read More »
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that protected the right to obtain an abortion. Simply put, the Supreme Court said abortion is not a constitutional right, and it is up to the states to regulate. There continues to be significant uncertainty as states roll out new… Read More »
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