When someone says they want to get healthy, you naturally think of physical health. However, we do have

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As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus

As part of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) continued response to the COVID-19 public health

The day where people return to normal routines around work doesn’t seem as far off today as it did just a

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented changes for many industries. As

The cannabidiol (CBD) market in the United States has taken off like a rocket. Some projections have this

We are seeing so many changes to our work, personal, and social life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the Act) was signed into law by President Trump on

Hello Everyone,

*Updated March 27, 2020 - On the evening of March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First

Part 1 in a series on COVID-19 and its effect on our workplace begins below. Look for additional

Did you know that a healthy mouth and good oral hygiene can actually reduce your likelihood of other

Everyone knows that eating healthy, getting exercise, limiting alcohol intake, and not smoking leads to a

This year, it’s expected 50 percent of the workforce will be Millennials.  HR professionals have been

Today’s workforce looks markedly different than it did just 10 years ago. 1 in 3 workers in the US are

Having just wrapped up Thanksgiving, we are now only 2 ½ weeks out from Christmas! While we start planning

Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved

We’ve all heard the saying “A dog is a man’s best friend” and we know it’s true! Pets give us

Men’s Health Awareness is LifelongNovember is Men’s Health Awareness Month and the Movember Foundation

Diabetes is a long-lasting health condition that affects how your body converts food to energy. Diabetes

As 2019 is nearing an end, many people are looking at this year’s medical expenses to plan for how much

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the breast, it

At the end of September 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Final Rule on the threshold for

The typical family in the US looks quite different today than it did 30 years ago. School, sports, church,

Corporate learning has become a corporate challenge.  Never before has the learning function been under so

Let’s say you are getting ready to make your favorite breakfast—avocado toast. You’ve toasted the bread,

When you think of legal action against employers for workplace violence, you may immediately think of

OVERVIEW

On July 23, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2019-29 to index

There’s no denying that summer has arrived. In fact, the news has been abuzz with Alaska’s heat wave in

How to instill your core values into new hires and grow it in your existing employees

In today’s highly

In part 2 of our series on Volunteering Time Off we explore the benefits of VTO for the company.

The IRS has just announced the new inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and qualified high deductible health

This month we are launching a series exploring the topic of "Volunteering Time Off" or "VTO".  Part 1 of

By now you’ve heard of the term “gig economy” but you may not know what it means. Is it describing the

Many small to mid-size companies look for solutions to outsource certain aspects of their

When the Family and Medical Leave Act went into effect in 1993, advocates cheered. But they also lamented

Recently, the “Happiest Place on Earth” wasn’t living up to its name for many families. For almost a full

Summer internships offer students opportunities to gain real-world experience and hands-on career

2019 has ushered in many new trends such as retro cartoon character timepieces, meatless hamburgers, and

 

 

Spring is here! That means it's time to ditch those Winter layers, and Winter weight. No matter what your

March Madness is upon us, and there is no avoiding it. Selection Sunday, when the NCAA Division 1 Men’s

As schedules continue to get more and more packed with work, health, and personal responsibilities,

In today's scorching labor market, leaders can't afford to watch their best employees exit stage left. And

The opioid crisis has driven overdose deaths in America to all-time highs. By 2017, the opioid mortality

House lawmakers introduced legislation this week in a new attempt to repeal the Cadillac tax, the

February is Heart health month. While heartbreaks are painful, did you know that heart disease is the

January 31, 2019 – Alltrust Insurance is excited to announce that Dan Posada now serves as the Vice

Ever wonder why the resolutions you make in January don’t stick around after March? You aren’t alone!

Question: A terminated employee took COBRA for the health FSA. Can he stop making after-tax COBRA

As we begin this new year of 2019, we have also closed 2018 with lots of celebrations, gift-giving, and

Employers must comply with certain filing and disclosure requirements each year in connection with their

How long has it been since your organization updated its employee handbook? It’s time to brush off any

On Friday, December 14, a federal judge in Texas ruled that without the individual mandate penalty, the

As the holiday season approaches, the economy is humming along, unemployment is low, and companies are

A revised workers compensation rate filing for a 13.8 percent decrease by the National Council on

Question:  Our company received a rebate check from our health insurance carrier. As the employer, we pay

Cybercriminals are becoming more focused on users of company networks as a weak link in the security

According to a new study published in the American Journal of Medicine, 42% of new cancer patients lose

 

We have entered Open Enrollment season and that means you and everyone in your office are probably

Question: Can we require our employees to get flu shots?

Question: Our company is getting ready for open enrollment. Can we distribute ERISA notices electronically

Question: We have a new employee in our call center who has a service dog. She came to her interview and

We have entered Open Enrollment season and that means you and everyone in your office are probably reading

Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan

The coals from the Labor Day barbecues have cooled, the beach chairs have been returned to their sheds,

Depending on the type of life insurance policy you have, you could be covered anywhere between one year

IRS Permits Student Loan Repayment Benefit as Part of Employer’s 401(K)

On August 17, 2018, the federal

We spend so much time talking about the reasons adults need life insurance (income protection, covering

We are currently living in a low-trust society as a whole — we keep hearing that news is fake, science is

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard several cases with employment implications during

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the model notice for employers to use to inform employees

We are halfway through our summer break and by now you have heard 1,000 times, “I’m bored!” from your

Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s

Did you know that you can save time and money on your prescription drugs by simply signing up for a

Incidences of workplace violence are becoming more common and are all over the news. It’s not just

Employers that self-insured any group health plans in 2017, including health reimbursement arrangements

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