Jun 19, 2014 | Consulting Services
It is estimated that an average employee working in the U.S. spends 53 working hours resolving family-related matters. This staggering figure supports the reasoning behind employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Such programs help employees...
Jun 2, 2014 | Consulting Services
Are there consequences to the employer for reimbursing employees for health insurance premiums those employees pay (either through a qualified health plan in the marketplace or outside the marketplace), if the employer does not establish a health insurance plan for...
May 27, 2014 | Consulting Services
As an employer, it seems that the appearance of firework advertisements and white clothing bring along with it a reminder for companies large and small: the onset of the summer season. The unspoken rule is that the summer season runs from Memorial Day through Labor...
May 15, 2014 | Consulting Services
It is often difficult to strike that perfect balance between allowing employees some degree of flexibility to take vacations, while ensuring adequate coverage in the workplace. Employers also find it difficult managing vacation requests around popular vacation times....
Apr 8, 2014 | Consulting Services
Beginning April 1st, 2014, certain employers in New York City must comply with a new law covering employees’ right to use sick leave for care and treatment of themselves or a family member. Employers with five or more employees that work more than 80 hours in a...