Private Health Insurance Exchanges – What are They?
For the past two decades employers have been finding it increasingly difficult to provide health insurance coverage to their employees due to the soaring…
Unemployment Laws in NY, NJ and CT – What you Need to Know
If you’re a business owner or HR manager in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, it’s important to know the state unemployment laws, how…
Top 7 Tips for Onboarding New Employees
You’ve just hired a new employee. They’re smart, talented, hardworking, and one of the best at what they do. They seem ready to jump…
Seven Tips for Employers to Communicate Benefit Options More Effectively
It’s time for employers to set a new standard for communicating to employees about their benefits options. The standard education process practices just don’t…
Retirement Questions to ask Your Third Party Administrator
Choosing a third party administrator (TPA) is no easy task, whether you’re implementing a new retirement plan or transitioning over to a new firm….
New York Proposes $15 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
A panel appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has recommended that the minimum wage be raised for employees of fast-food chain restaurants throughout the…
The Burden of the Affordable Care Act on HR Managers
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains many provisions of interest to HR managers, but perhaps one of the most challenging is ensuring compliance with…
Workforce Management Provider Evaluation and Selection
Employers implement workforce management solutions to handle payroll, streamline hiring and manage employee retirement strategies, among other tasks. At one time, most companies were…
E-Verify Mandate Bill Introduced
Legislation has been introduced by the Senate that would permanently authorize and require all employers to use the E-Verify program to check that new…
Benefits Technology From an Employee’s Perspective
Administration of employee benefits is a core function of a company’s HR department, from managing health insurance to overseeing financial plans to tracking paid…