Employee Benefits

ADA, FLSA, Human Resources, SCOTUS

SCOTUS 2018 Roundup and 2019 Preview


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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard several cases with employment implications during their 2018 session, including the following four cases we covered in detail. (Click the case names to read the full articles.) Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro: Encino shifted the burden of proof in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption

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Benefits, Blog, Employees, Employers, Health, Human Resources, Insurance, Life Insurance

5 Things to Know About Getting Life Insurance for Your Child


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We spend so much time talking about the reasons adults need life insurance (income protection, covering funeral costs and so on) that it’s easy to forget why it may be a good idea for you to insure your children as well. When we think about it, we reason that our kids aren’t contributing to the

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Benefits, Blog, Employee Communication, Employee wellness, Employees, Exercise, Health, Human Resources, IEEM, Uncategorized, Wellness

Exercise Frequency Linked to Artery Health


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A new study determines that working out two to three times per week for 30 minutes is sufficient to keep the middle-size arteries (the ones that supply oxygenated blood to the head and neck) young. People who exercised four times a week or more additionally kept their main arteries — which provide blood to both

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Benefits, Blog, California Benefit Advisors, California Employee Benefits, CHIP Notice, DOL, Employees, Employers, group health, group health plan, Health, Health plans, HR, Medicaid, Medical benefits, Utah Benefit Advisors, Utah Employee Benefits

DOL Updates the Employer CHIP Notice


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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the model notice for employers to use to inform employees about the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). All employers with group health plans are required to distribute a CHIP notice at least once a year to employees living in certain states. There is no need to send

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ADA, Employees, Health, HR, Medical information, Prescription drug, Wellness

Ask the Experts: Prescription Drug Inquires


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Question: Are we allowed to ask employees or applicants whether they’re taking prescription drugs?  Answer: No. In most instances you are prohibited from asking employees and applicants about any prescription medicines they are taking. This type of medical-related inquiry is considered confidential medical information and is protected under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and

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California Benefit Advisors, California Employee Benefits, Employees, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Uncategorized, Utah Benefit Advisors, Utah Employee Benefits, Workplace, Workplace Culture

Staffing for Scalability


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I’ve seen it in my own career: When companies go through rapid growth — quickly moving from 50 to 100+ employees — things start to get shaky. This period of acceleration can be compared to when a jet breaks through the sound barrier. The flight is smooth until that moment, then the plane rattles violently

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California Benefit Advisors, California Employee Benefits, Employees, Employers, Life Insurance, Utah Benefit Advisors, Utah Employee Benefits

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance


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Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media?  Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or

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California Benefit Advisors, California Employee Benefits, Employers, Fees, Health plans, HRA, Human Resources, PCORI, Utah Benefit Advisors, Utah Employee Benefits

Reminder: Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due July 31


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Employers that self-insured any group health plans in 2017, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), are responsible for determining whether the annual PCORI fee applies to their plan. If so, use Form 720 to calculate, report, and pay the fee by July 31, 2018. PCORI stands for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Federal law imposes a

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