Category: Employee Benefits

Uncover the Connection Between Relatability and Business Success

Relatability is a key attribute for leaders. Being accessible and responsive attracts others to join the pursuit of their goals. A new report suggests that the benefits of relatability aren’t limited to…

[Breaking News] Exclusion Pay & COVID Sick Pay Expired: What’s Next?

By: Giuliana Gabriel, J.D., HR Compliance Director, CEA While many COVID workplace rules are here to stay for 2023, employers can celebrate fewer administrative and financial burdens! On February 3, 2023, Cal/OSHA’s Non-Emergency COVID…

Do You Need a Policy To Address Employee Side Hustles?

In some circles, side hustles have taken on mythic proportions. They may be a way to demonstrate personal passions and hidden talents, save for a dream vacation or test out a business…

Are Workplace Bullies Lurking in Your Remote Environment?

Bullying is typically viewed through the lens of in-person work environments. We tend to think of overt actions like employees yelling, threatening and intimidating others in a packed conference room. Or we…

Help Your Employees Unlock the Long-Term Power of HSAs

When your employees pair a health savings account (HSA) with your high-deductible health plan, they gain access to a financial tool that can help them pay for qualified medical expenses now and…

4 Steps To Help You Avoid Costly FMLA Errors

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain medical and family purposes, will mark its 30th year in 2023. And yet, three…

Charting a New Path for Employee Wellness

Employee stress, anxiety and burnout are on the rise. Surveys show that mental health has been declining for years. Given the current challenges facing employees, you may be among the many organizations…

[Breaking News] IRS Sets 2023 Limits for FSA, HRA and more!

The IRS just released 2023 contribution limits for FSAs and more. For plan year starting on or after January 1, 2023… If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Benefits…

California Expands Pay Transparency Requirements

Beginning January 1, 2023, employers in California will be subject to several new requirements aimed at promoting pay equity, as follows: Employers with 15 or more employees (located anywhere) will be required…