Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit Limits to Increase in 2025 - The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2024-40, which includes cost-of-living adjustments for employee qualified transportation fringe benefits for...

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Safety Meeting Basics - According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one of the most effective ways to promote a safe working environment is to get involved in company safety meetings. Since...

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DOL Targets Employment-related Contract Provisions - On Oct. 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of the Solicitor (SOL) released a special enforcement report indicating seven “fine-print” employment-...

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4 Trends That Could Impact Workers’ Compensation Insurance - The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently published the 2024 Regulatory and Legislative Trends report, highlighting key state legislative...

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Study Finds Extreme Temperatures Increase Workers’ Compensation Claims - The National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently published a new study showing the relationship between injury frequency and weather...

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DOT Revises Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures Regarding Oral Fluid Testing - On Nov. 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule revising its drug and alcohol testing procedures to...

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7 Employment Policies to Review in 2025 - Employee handbooks are important for establishing employee expectations, addressing workplace issues and defending against potential lawsuits. Failing to update the employment...

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What’s in Store for Reinsurance Jan. 1? Market Players Have Varied Views - More than half of reinsurers, insurers, and brokers surveyed last month by Fitch Ratings expect reinsurance prices to increase on Jan. 1, 2025,...

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IRS Releases Health FSA Limit for 2025 - On Oct. 22, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (Rev. Proc. 24-40), which includes the inflation-adjusted limit for 2025 on employee salary reduction contributions...

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Protecting Your Business Against Frozen Pipes and Sprinkler Systems - During the winter season, businesses face a unique set of property challenges, including the risk of frozen pipes and sprinkler systems. These issues...

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