Business Insights

OSHA Developing Private Sector Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA) is developing an emergency temporary standards (ETS)....

Safety Focused – September 2021

Preparing for Workplace Emergencies September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages individuals and businesses alike to prepare for emergency situations, disasters and...

Preparing for Workplace Emergencies

September is National Preparedness Month, which encourages individuals and businesses alike to prepare for emergency situations, disasters and health risks that could...

Benefits Buzz – September 2021

Agencies Issue No Surprise Act and Transparency Rule FAQs On August 20, 2o21, the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services...

Work Comp Insights: The First 24 Hours After an Injury

The First 24 Hours After an Injury The moment an injury occurs, it initiates a sequence of events that can last for...

SPD ERISA Requirements- Are you Compliant?

Granite SPD Wrap ERISA Requirements

The Importance of Prompt Claims Reporting

The rising cost of claims presents a significant challenge for employers today. However, there is a simple strategy that can significantly reduce...

10 Open Enrollment Terms You Should Know

Open enrollment can be a hectic time, so it’s important you fully understand the terms used in your benefit descriptions. For instance,...

When is a Workers’ Compensation Claim Compensable?

Carefully evaluating workers’ compensation claims is crucial in helping your company save money and prevent fraud. Workers’ compensation is simply a form...

Benefits Buzz – August 2021

PCORI Fees Due Aug. 2, 2021 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered...

Safety Focused – August 2021

Protecting Against Pinch Point Injuries A pinch point is an area on a machine or piece of equipment in which a person...

Proposed Rule Would Update Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022

On July 1, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule that would revise several benefit and...

Safety Focused – July 2021

Avoiding Dehydration at Work As summer temperatures rise, your body’s water and electrolyte balances can get thrown off by dehydration while you...

Benefits Buzz – July 2021

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Individual Mandate On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of...

Workers’ Compensation 101

If you own or are planning to open your own business, you’ve probably researched different types of insurance. One of the most...

Benefits Buzz – June 2021

HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2022 On May 10, 2021, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2021-25 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health...

Safety Focused – June 2021

Selecting Safe Sunglasses It is important to protect your eyes from sun damage when working outdoors in the hot summer sun. After...

Safety Focused – May 2021

Using Machine Guards Working with machinery and other heavy equipment is one of the top causes of workplace injuries. Machinery is necessary...

Benefits Buzz – May 2021

DOL Issues ARPA COBRA Subsidy Model Notices, FAQs On April 7, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs and model notices...

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