Employers have been forced to navigate and respond to several challenges over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, a tight labor market, rising healthcare costs, inflation, and a potential recession. These challenges have pushed many organizations and...
Helping employees access affordable health care can increase their overall health, decrease stress and improve employee retention and attraction. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that nearly half of Americans struggle to afford health care, with about 4 in 10...
2024 Open Enrollment: The Power of Early Preparation The labor landscape was undoubtedly a roller coaster in the first half of 2023, and employers are still along for the ride. During the past year, the market experienced a record number of employee quits, a jump in...
Over the past few years, a growing number of states, including New York, have embraced pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) workers’ compensation insurance solutions tailored to businesses. This innovative premium payment method presents small businesses with enhanced cash...
For small businesses, managing operational costs is crucial to ensuring sustainability and profitability. One major expense that impacts many small businesses is workers’ compensation premiums. Workers’ compensation insurance is required in New York State...
Updated Form I-9 A new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023, and once released can be found on the USCIS website. Employers can also order paper copies if they don’t want to use the electronic version. The version...