Month: January 2021

Wildfires, hurricanes, a derecho. If you live outside California or other parts of the West, you may have forgotten about the wildfires and the estimated $16.5 billion in losses they cost last summer and fall, along with at least 46 lives. If you didn’t lose a loved one or suffer property... Find out more »

In early 2020, before most Americans became familiar with the word “coronavirus,” a different risk loomed over the education industry as its No. 1 threat: sexual abuse and molestation. And while COVID-19 has since become the most top-of-mind issue for schools ranging from grades K-12 to... Find out more »

When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you'll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources.  Feel free... Find out more »

Workers’ Comp Market Stable, but Uncertainty Looms As 2021 approached, Workers’ Compensation insurance was a national outlier in an otherwise hard market for Property and Casualty insurance, showing only a narrow range between moderate decreases and increases in rates while remaining... Find out more »

This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor workplace wellness programs.  Since 2019, employers faced uncertainty regarding the status of wellness program incentives under the ADA and GINA. On January 7, 2021, the EEOC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wellness Programs... Find out more »

Aside from healthcare and long-term care, is there an industry that’s been more adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic than the restaurant business? As if restricted capacity, fears of community spread, vacated local offices and a battered economy weren’t enough to endanger... Find out more »

Don't miss our blog series, Compliance Matters! In the blog below, you'll learn more about the Health FSAs. Download this article. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires healthcare flexible spending accounts (health FSAs) to be considered an “excepted benefit” to... Find out more »

Alera Group, a leading national insurance and financial services firm, today announced the acquisition of CSNW Benefits, effective December 31, 2020. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, CSNW Benefits serves clients throughout the Northwest region, creating tailored employee benefits and... Find out more »

When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you'll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources.  Feel free... Find out more »

On January 12, 2021, the United States recorded a record 4,250 deaths due to COVID-19 while the Trump administration announced an accelerated schedule for administering vaccines to fight the disease. For employers already navigating the novel and challenging landscape created by the... Find out more »