12 Mar

Posted at 09:26h in employee benefits, human resources, Our Blog, PEO, Retirement Plans, staffing, United States Economy by
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On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union (SOTU) address of his second term. The SOTU address is an annual speech the president delivers near the beginning of each year, outlining how the country is doing and identifying future initiatives...

04 Mar

Posted at 09:44h in Business, employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Our Blog, PEO by
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In 2026, the employee benefits market is being shaped by a variety of trends, including regulatory volatility, shifting compliance priorities, accelerated cost pressures and ever-evolving workplace demands. Here are compliance trends to watch for:   On July 4, 2025, a sweeping tax and spending bill, commonly...

25 Feb

Posted at 10:01h in Business, employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide information to the IRS about the health plan coverage they offer (or do not offer) to their employees. Under the original rules,...

04 Feb

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Real-time pay (often called on-demand pay or earned wage access) sounds like a slam dunk: employees get money as soon as they’ve earned it instead of waiting for payday. From an employer’s standpoint, though, it can be a surprisingly messy operational and compliance project. Here’s...

29 Dec

Posted at 13:41h in Business, employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, United States Economy by
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a federally financed subsidy, called the premium tax credit (PTC), to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate incomes afford health insurance purchased through an Exchange. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress temporarily enhanced the PTC by eliminating...

09 Dec

Posted at 09:30h in Business, employee benefits, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, risk management by
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Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) protects businesses from claims like wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and other workplace-related issues. These claims are expensive, disruptive, and—thanks to ever-evolving labor regulations—surprisingly easy to trigger. This is where Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) earn their keep. PEOs don’t just run payroll;...

03 Dec

Posted at 11:23h in employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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By:  Steve Kolker, Insurance Consultant, Employee Benefits, Hilb Group/Barrow Group One of the most essential, but difficult to afford coverages is long-term care (LTC) insurance.  LTC insurance covers services like nursing home, assisted living, or in-home assistance that Medicare generally does not provide. The cost for...

24 Nov

Posted at 10:37h in Business, employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing, Workers' Compensation by
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This HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employ­ment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance can be complex and involves many moving parts. Keeping track of deadlines during 2026 can help your business stay organized and...