Did the NLRB really just grant employees the use of Company email for union-related communications? Yes, yes they did. Employees can now use company-provided email outside of work time (if already accessible) to organize union activity, discuss workplace conditions, and communicate other NLRB-protected issues. If your company provides an email system but you don’t think this ruling will have any…
For 2015, the annual HSA contribution limit for an individual with self-only coverage is $3,350. For those with family coverage, the 2015 contribution limit is $6,650. HSA policyholders age 55 and older can save an additional $1,000 to either the self-only or family coverage amounts, depending on their policy coverage. All HSA contributions are 100% tax deductible. Individuals must qualify…
This growing healthcare software company located in Salt Lake County, Utah, provides patient flow solutions to hundreds of hospitals and medical centers. They contacted Stratus.hr (known as that time as ISIhr) in 2012, looking for a better solution to manage payroll and HR. The payroll provider they were working with was difficult to get in touch with and didn’t provide…
It’s that time of year when, in the midst of the holiday rush, every dollar needs to be stretched as far as it possibly can. It’s with that mindset that our experts have outlined a few employee “must-haves” when it comes to saving tax dollars in 2015. After all, you work hard to bring home a paycheck – so don’t…
During the economic downturn, you scaled back on hiring to keep your business afloat. Now that things have stabilized, you’re struggling to find quality employees to work for you. Unemployment is still relatively high, so why can’t you find talented applicants? Perhaps the question should be turned inward. Ask yourself the following questions to get a feel for how others…
If you work in the healthcare industry, chances are you recently went through or are scheduled to attend Ebola Prevention training. But should employees beyond the healthcare industry be concerned? With the recent outbreak in West Africa (and the largest Ebola outbreak in history), social media has been trending with both panic and rationale that has made employers of all…
The month of November is Open Enrollment for the Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), and electing contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA). The effective date for the enrollment is January 1, 2015. Open enrollment is the only time, barring qualified life events, when eligible, full-time employees can enroll in FSA benefits for the new calendar year. Benefits include:…
Employee handbooks are not typically the favorite part of employment. Employees are usually required to read one when hired (or at least sign saying they acknowledge they’ve read it) because it’s a protection for employers. A good handbook becomes a resource to employees regarding the company’s mission, vision, benefits, policies and procedures, acceptable behavior, and so on. But it seems…
Do you have a business in California? If so, be prepared to offer yet another statewide employee benefit. Coming July 1, 2015, California employers will have to provide at least three paid sick days for employees that work 30 or more days in a year. Proponents of the bill are excited for the public health advantage this will provide, particularly…
National Benefit Services (NBS) is excited to announce upcoming enhancements to its flexible benefit systems on September 1st of this year! Some of the new tools include: Mobile App for Participants View up-to-date balances Submit claims right from your smart phone Receive alerts concerning your benefit accounts New and easy to use NBS web portal as the Plan Sponsor Interact…