My Recent Pet Peeves: Zoom Meetings

Every month I write about HR compliance or HR issues but this month I want to shake it up a bit and share some of my recent pet peeves. Most business owners have been conducting meetings virtually for over a year now and you would think we’re getting pretty good at...

Health Plan Rules – Treating Employees Differently

Over my 20-plus years in employee benefits employers have asked one question more than any other: “Can I provide better benefits for some employees?” For example, some employers consider implementing the following plan designs: Different levels of benefits for groups...

Understanding Expanded Subsidies for COBRA Coverage

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) expanding COVID-19 relief efforts. Under this new law, the federal government is covering 100% of the cost of qualifying COBRA coverage from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021....