With the holiday season right around the corner, employers need to start thinking about how to manage employee time off requests. This time of year is often hectic for us all with a lot of our focus dedicated to last minute shopping, preparing for and entertaining house guests, and traveling to family gatherings. With so […]

terDuring these turbulent economic times, many companies are starting to weigh the pros and cons of scaling down their workforce. When money is tight, employers often look to their biggest expense – their employees – in order to cut costs. Expenses relating to employee wages, benefits, and other employee overhead can have a significant impact […]

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As the current economic crisis escalates and businesses are being forced to restructure their operations through mergers, acquisitions or workforce reductions, many employers are faced with the unpleasant tasks of laying off some of their staff members. When workforce reductions are needed, employers must be sure to comply with certain legal requirements. One such requirements […]

If you are an employer that offers Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage to your employees then you are required to meet an important approaching deadline. Annually, by November 15, employers offering Medicare Part D must disclose whether their prescription drug plan is creditable or non-creditable. A plan is considered creditable if the amount the […]