Fringe benefits are a type of compensation business owners provide to employees. Rather than paying an employee a higher salary, which will cost owners at tax time, a customized and competitive benefits package will not only attract talent, it will Read On >
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Managed Healthcare Care Plans: POS, PPOs, and HMOS
The growth of managed healthcare has continued to rise since its inception in the 1980s. The term covers a type of health insurance with the concept of providing quality health care at an affordable rate. The basis has remained essentially the same Read On >
All About the Virginia Payroll Data Breach Notification Law
Email scammers were the target of official Virginia State law for the first time in U.S. history earlier this year. In response to email phishing scams that appeared to give potential access to personal taxpayer information, the Virginia legislature Read On >
Understanding Employee Benefits: Required Versus Optional
Understanding federal business regulations can be an overwhelming task for employers, and failing to comply can result in a penalty or lawsuit, so it's no surprise that many companies hire a benefits consultant. Benefits consultants are experts Read On >
The Longshore Act
The Longshore Act is a federal law that provides compensation and medical care to maritime workers.The law covers workers who are injured in the navigable waters of the United States. There are also extensions of the Longshore Act that cover other Read On >
State-run health insurance marketplaces
Wondering what your move should be for providing health insurance options for your small business employees? As a small business owner or human resources director of a smaller company, you are likely overwhelmed with healthcare options and the price Read On >
Outsourced HR vs In-House HR
The small business owner is wholly responsible for their business. Whether the concerns of the business be in accomplishing goals for clients or providing customer service, all the staffing and employee management work (such as creating work Read On >
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Benefits Consulting
The small business owner carries many responsibilities for their business. From providing customer service, hiring and managing employees, creating work schedules, dealing with finances and accounting, maintaining current marketing plans, engaging Read On >
A Brief History of the Defense Base Act
The Defense Base Act was passed to provide compensation and medical treatment for anyone who is employed and is injured during their service in the U.S. military defense. The Defense Base Act was created as an extension of The Longshore and Harbor Read On >
2017 DC Health Link Update
You’ve seen it on the news--in fact, it’s a weekly headline. It was a radioactive topic during the Presidential debate season, and it continues to weigh heavy on the minds of Americans across the country…The Affordable Care Act is on the chopping Read On >