The Value of Business Interruption Insurance - When organizations face large-scale disasters or other unexpected losses, ensuring business continuity is often a top priority. Yet, various losses may make it challenging...

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How Noncompete Agreements Impact Hiring - Noncompete agreements are often viewed as a double-edged sword in hiring and employee management. While they may help safeguard proprietary and confidential information, they...

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NLRB Voluntarily Withdraws Joint-employer Rule Appeal - On July 19, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) voluntarily dismissed its appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas decision...

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Deadline for Employers to Receive MLR Rebates Is Approaching - Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not meet...

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8 Tips for Effective 2025 Open Enrollment Communication - Now more than ever, employees are looking to their employers for guidance on navigating their available benefits and how to stretch their dollars further. Many...

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Renters Insurance for College Students - When your child leaves for college, it’s a period of profound change that can be a challenging adjustment. Many moving parts and checklists must be completed for this new life...

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Open Enrollment 2025- Health Savings Account (HSAs) - Employers who sponsor high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that are compatible with health savings accounts (HSAs) should prepare for open enrollment by: Ensuring...

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SAR Is Due by Sept. 30 for Calendar Year Plan - Many employers that must file Form 5500 on behalf of their employee benefit plans must also provide plan participants with a summary annual report (SAR). The SAR is a...

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2024 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends - 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...

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Zoning Out: The Signs, Causes and When to Get Help - “Zoning out” is a mild and common form of dissociation. Nearly everyone does it from time to time. Zoning out can serve as a coping mechanism when you are bored,...

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