ACA Legislative Updates
I-9 Bootcamp Webinar
I-9 Bootcamp WebinarOctober 15, 2019, 9:30 am - 10:30 amWhat was learned on October 15, 2019 in the I-9 Bootcamp Webinar with Scott Bowers, SCP.The importance of completing 1-9 documentationHow to properly complete the I-9How to properly edit/revise an incorrectWhat...
OSHA Delays Beryllium Rule Enforcement until May 11
OSHA Delays Beryllium Rule Enforcement until May 11OSHA Delays Beryllium Rule and Clarifies Requirements for Construction and ShipyardsThe final rule on beryllium exposure in the general, construction and shipyard industries became effective on May 20, 2017. However,...
Trump Signs Tax Reform Bill | Big News for Small Businesses
Trump Signs Tax Reform Bill | Big News for Small BusinessesOn Dec. 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed by President Trump after passing the House and Senate on Dec. 20. The tax reform bill is the most substantial overhaul of America’s tax system in decades...
OSHA Revised Silica Standard
OSHA Revised Silica StandardThe revised rule requires parameters to be put in place to limit exposure to silica dust and is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for the General Industry and Maritime. The new respirable crystalline silica exposure...
New OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Now Active | 300A Summary Deadline Extended to Dec. 15
New OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Now Active | 300A Summary Deadline Extended to Dec. 15The first deadline for electronic submission of injury and illness records to OSHA has now been extended from December 1 to December 15. Reporting requirements will vary...
OSHA Form 300A Log Summary Must be Posted by Feb. 1, 2017
OSHA Form 300A Log Summary Must be Posted by Feb. 1, 2017Where can I find Injury & Illness Recordkeeping forms 300, 300A, 301?Right here: OSHA FORMSWhen must you post the summary?Employers must post the Summary only, not the log, by February 1 of the year...
New Law Allows Stand-alone HRAs for Small Employers
New Law Allows Stand-alone HRAs for Small Employers OVERVIEW On Dec. 13, 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act (Act) was signed into law. The Act allows small employers that do not maintain group health plans to establish stand-alone health reimbursement arrangements...
NCCI Proposes a 9.6% Work Comp Rate Decrease for Florida
NCCI Proposes a 9.6% Work Comp Rate Decrease for Florida On August 28, 2017, NCCI delivered its 2017 workers' compensation insurance rate filing to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and proposed an overall 9.6% average rate decrease covering all...
FL Work Comp | OIR Releases a Contingent Approval of 14.5% Rate Increase
FL Work Comp | OIR Releases a Contingent Approval of 14.5% Rate Increase On September 27, 2016 the Florida Office of Insurance (OIR) issued an Order for the workers' compensation rate filing submitted by National Council of Compensation Insurance (NCCI). The requested...
Enrollment Counts for Transitional Reinsurance Fee Due Nov. 15 2016
Enrollment Counts for Transitional Reinsurance Fee Due Nov. 15 2016 Employers with self-insured major medical plans are reminded to report their membership count to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) via the pay.gov website by November 15, 2016,...