13 Jan 2025 State Overtime Salary Levels
Under federal and state laws, employers must compensate their employees with 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for any hours of overtime work. However, under these laws, employees who work in an executive, administrative or professional (EAP) capacity are exempt from overtime pay if...
23 Dec Promoting Mental Health Among Construction Workers
Although physical safety is often emphasized in the construction industry, mental well-being is just as crucial to prioritize. In fact, the 2021 National Health Interview Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 30.7% of the surveyed construction workers felt...
13 Dec What the Election Results Could Mean for Group Health Plans
By Suzanne D’Amato, Employee Benefits Attorney – Hilb Group National Practice Leader, EB Compliance November 21, 2025 Election Outcomes—Republican Trifecta • President-elect Trump • Senate – R’s have 3-seat majority • House of Representatives – R’s control Pre-election: 214D – 221-R Post-election: 215D-220-R Future of the Filibuster • The filibuster requires 60 votes to overcome...
12 Dec 2025 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Outlook
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In 2024, the workers’ compensation insurance segment experienced another year of strong performance, continuing a decade-long profitability trend for insurers. Overall, workers’ compensation insurance has been a bright spot in recent years during an otherwise challenging market across various lines of insurance. New market entrants...
25 Nov Protecting Your Business from Lawsuits
Small businesses in all industries face the potential of lawsuits. These disputes can require substantial money, time and effort, and they can damage a company’s reputation, regardless of the case’s merits or outcome. Considering these ramifications, it is vital for business leaders to take steps...
11 Nov Best Practices for Safety Committees
A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively address workplace hazards. There are several organizational benefits to implementing a safety committee. They can provide a safer work environment, increase employee...
06 Nov Five Employee Attraction and Retention Trends to Consider in 2025
Employers will likely continue to struggle to attract and retain talented employees in 2025. Although employee quits have trended down in 2024, a recent report from EY found that 38% of employees are likely to leave their jobs in the next year. Despite the survey’s prediction...
07 Oct Employee Leave For Voting – Election Date is Tuesday, November 5th
As election time approaches, employers can prepare for employees to request time off to vote. Although federal law does not require employers to provide employees with time off for voting, legal obligations may vary by locality. As of 2024, over half of U.S. states and...
03 Oct State Run Retirement Savings Programs
A growing number of states have established state-facilitated retirement savings programs to help their constituents save for retirement. Most of the programs share common features, such as requiring employers who do not offer their own retirement plans to enroll their employees into these state-run programs...
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