On August 1, 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3822, which increases the existing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) and imposes an additional fee (EMAC Supplement) on employers with employees covered under MassHealth (Medicaid) or who...
On this day, as Hurricane Irma barrels through the Caribbean and heads to Florida and the one of the nation’s largest collector of secure data, Equifax, announced a major cybersecurity breach, it certainly does make you focus on risk preparation and planning....
On August 31, 2017, Federal District Court Judge Amos Mazzant overturned the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Final Overtime Rule that would have doubled the annual salary level to qualify for exemption from overtime from $23,660 to $47,476. The same judge issued an...
Do EAPs Work or Are They Just a “Feel Good” Benefit? Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) help employees by offering them various services that primarily focus on their mental health and well-being, while the employer enjoys the increased productivity that comes with a...
It is not always easy to think about the “worst case scenarios” in life, but it is necessary to make sure you and your loved ones are protected. Umbrella insurance is extra liability insurance. It is designed to help protect you from major claims and...
Around this time every year – between Memorial Day and Labor Day – the average number of deadly car crashes climbs 15% compared to the rest of the year. Over the past five years, more than 1,600 people were killed in crashes involving inexperienced or...