Do your employees travel to states other than where your business is domiciled? Do your employees perform work in other states? Understanding how Workers Compensation laws respond to interstate operations is important to ensure that you are in compliance with state employment laws. Workers Compensation insurance is regulated at the state level. Benefit schedules for […]
Spring is right around the corner. For high school seniors, a lot will take place over the next few months. Between academics, sports, social activities like prom, and graduation looming, you have to make sure to stay on track with your college planning. Our client, Road To College™ , can help! Road To College™ is […]
Health and Human Services (HHS) ruled to establish the future of insurance issuer standards and health insurance exchanges for actuarial value and essential health benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The final rule creates a plan for when federal facilitated exchanges should accredit qualified health plans. When the PPACA goes into […]
Ah, springtime. That glorious time of year when you suddenly realize the lawn needs mowing, the garden needs weeding and the house could use a fresh coat of paint. But with many families’ budgets a little tighter this year, buying new spring-cleaning tools isn’t always possible. Using last season’s tools is a good idea, provided […]
DOL Finalizes Executive Order # 13495 Executive order # 13495 pertaining to “ Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers” was finalized on January 18, 2013. The ruling ensures qualified workers on a Federal Service Contract who would otherwise lose their jobs as a result of the completion or expiration of a contract will be given the right […]
Private, for profit businesses have few choices when it comes to financial reporting for purposes of securing a loan or a surety credit. These entities must adhere to the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principal (GAAP) statements or they will run the risk of not qualifying for credit. However, GAAP often requires a great deal more […]
Presented by John B. Steiger As a New Year begins, many people make resolutions to better themselves and their lives—lose weight, volunteer, spend more time with the kids or grandkids . . . nearly everyone has something they hope to change. Why not add one more important item to your list this year? Throughout the […]
Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can make any trip safer and help motorists deal with emergencies. Here is some safety information to prevent motor vehicle injuries due to winter storms. The three Ps of safe winter driving are PREPARE […]
At the December 2012 Professional Services Council Labor Relations Committee (PSCLRC) meeting, US Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division representatives indicated that the Federal Acquisition Regulation Proposed Rule entitled Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts should become finalized early next year, possibly in January 2013. DOL stated that they will have a […]
Since 2001, Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring (AFC) has empowered foster and adopted children in Greater Boston to flourish through committed mentoring relationships. AFC is one of only a few mentoring organizations in the country that exclusively serve this population, and it provides the most targeted, specialized mentoring service for young people who have been […]