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IRS Releases Additional Q&As on American Rescue Plan’s COBRA Subsidy

The IRS issued Notice 2021-46 on July 26, 2021, which provides additional guidance on the application of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidy for…

Interim Final Rule on the No Surprises Act Issued by Joint Departments

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM); along with the departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and Treasury; released “Part 1” of regulations…

COBRA Subsidy – Updated Form 941

Issue Date: July 2021 Form 941, the employer’s quarterly federal tax return, has been updated to allow employers to claim a credit for any COBRA…

Long Term Care – The Case to Have It

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CSM), every day in America, nearly 10,000 people turn age 65.  And despite a recent decline—with…

Safety in Construction: Saving a Life with Stop Work Authority

Do your employees feel empowered to stop work when significant hazards are identified? Driving Down Injury & Risk Keeping your workers safe and allowing them…

Open Enrollment Teaser video. Check it out below!

Let your employees know that Open Enrollment season is here. Feel free to share our Open Enrollment teaser with your employees. Here is a link…

Firework Safety

Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but it is important that you take precautions to ensure your special event…

Swimming Pool Safety

Many homeowners add backyard pools as a way to entertain and beat the hot summer days. However, adding a pool to your property also increases…

Remodeling your Home?

Experts estimate that one in four of remodeling projects add at least 25 percent to the value of a home, yet often most homeowners forget…

The Rising Cost of Building Materials and Homeowners Insurance

Recent findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) confirmed that household construction costs have surged over the past year. This rise in construction…

Do You Have Enough Life Insurance?

Even if you already have life insurance through your employer, you may be underinsured. If you’d like the security of knowing that you have enough…

FAQs Released by IRS on ARP Tax Credits for Paid Sick and Family Leave

In early June, new FAQs were released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related to tax credits for eligible employers who voluntarily provide paid employee leave…

EEOC Updates Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Resources

Two weeks ago, on June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance regarding sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) discrimination for employers,…

2021 ACA Reporting Released Draft Forms

Important Dates January 31, 2022 – Individual statements for 2021 must be furnished by Jan. 31, 2022. February. 28, 2022 – Paper IRS returns for 2021 must…

Challenge to the ACA’s Individual Mandate Rejected by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling on June 17th,…

Safety in Manufacturing: OSHA Compliance

Is your safety consultant helping you drive down the cost of production? Driving Down OSHA Compliance Risk Replacing hazardous substances with less hazardous alternatives reduces…

Is Your Organization ACTUALLY Prepared to Handle a Crisis?

By: Horton Safety Consultants In the course of my 40-year safety career, I have had the unfortunate experience of responding to, and dealing with, fatalities,…

Tips for Effective Subcontractor Prequalification

Authored by Brian Lydigsen, CLCS, NASBP | Vice President, Risk Advisory Solutions A contractor’s fiscal health, reputability, and reliability are more important than ever. The U.S. economy,…

New Trends in Claims for Public Entities

Public entities face a unique environment regarding liability; the contrast between evolving exposures and litigation trends, and the acute pressure to reduce costs and align…

Top 10 OSHA Violations in Healthcare

The top 10 OSHA violations typically don’t change much by industry from year to year. However, 2020 was a very different year for the healthcare…

Preparing Your HR team for Virtual Interviews

86% of organizations incorporated new technology to interview job candidates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many talent professionals agree that virtual recruiting will continue post-coronavirus.…

In July, Operation Safe Driver Week Will Focus on Speeding

Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual campaign conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). This year it will take place July 11th through…

Making the Case for Safety in Construction

When OSHA shows up at your job site, how prepared are you to respond? Driving Down OSHA Compliance Risk A contractor’s OSHA compliance history is…

Your Safety Program

Do You Utilize an Accident Review Board Process where a Panel of Managers and Executives Interview the Affected Worker(s) and their Immediate Supervisor? As crucial…