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REMINDER: IRS Raises Health Savings Account and High Deductible Health Plan Limits for 2024

2023-10-05T13:13:09-04:00June 28th, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Legislation, Health Savings Accounts, New Hampshire News|

Employees will be able to save more money in their health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2024, thanks to inflation-driven increases in contribution limits. The IRS announced on May 16 that the annual limit on HSA contributions for self-only coverage [...]

Safety Tips: What Are Some Easy Things Workers and Employers Can Do to Prevent Injuries?

2023-10-05T13:13:10-04:00June 14th, 2023|2023, Safety Tips, Workers Compensation|

Workplace injuries are a major problem, costing businesses billions of dollars each year in lost productivity, medical expenses, and workers' compensation claims. Fortunately, there are a number of things that workers and employers can do to prevent injuries. Here [...]

Labor and Legislative Alert: Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect

2023-10-05T13:13:10-04:00June 14th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits Legislation, Human Resources, Labor News, Legislative News|

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The PWFA was signed into law by the White House on December 29, 2022, and [...]

Industry Update: Massachusetts to Enforce 2020 Right To Repair Law

2023-12-19T15:58:48-05:00June 2nd, 2023|2023, Automotive Industry News, General Industry News, Massachusetts News|

A new right to repair law in Massachusetts recently got the go-ahead from a federal judge for enforcement. The law went into effect on Thursday, June 1st amid efforts from automakers to overturn it. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell [...]

The Rise of Self-Insured Health Plans in the Trucking Industry

2023-11-27T13:10:43-05:00June 1st, 2023|Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness Programs|

The trucking industry faces unique challenges when it comes to health insurance. With a highly mobile workforce operating in an environment of rising healthcare costs, traditional insurance models can often fall short. Enter self-insured health plans—a solution that's gaining [...]

Here are 3 Ways to Use Your HSA To Get Care During Mental Health Month

2023-12-19T15:59:25-05:00May 15th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Wellness|

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's important to seek help if you're struggling. But mental health care can be expensive, which is why it's important to know how to use your health savings account [...]

Compliance Alert: Form I-9 Flexibilities Ending; Check Documents by August 30

2023-12-19T15:59:25-05:00May 15th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Labor News, Legislative News|

As we let you know last October, the end date for the COVID-related I-9 verification flexibility was (and still is) scheduled for July 31, 2023. Given the number of times this deadline had been extended, it seemed possible, though [...]

May is Mental Health Month: EAPs Are A Great Resource

2023-12-19T15:59:26-05:00May 15th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits, Wellness|

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are confidential, short-term counseling and referral services offered by employers to their employees and their families. EAPs can provide assistance with a variety of personal and work-related issues, including: Stress Anxiety Depression Substance abuse Family [...]

Decoding Health Insurance Options for the Automotive Workforce

2023-12-20T09:05:06-05:00May 1st, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Small Business Health Insurance|

The automotive industry is a vital component of the American economy, and ensuring that the workforce is healthy and supported is essential for its continued success. NARFA, with nearly a century of experience, stands at the forefront of empowering [...]

Labor Update: DOL Clarifies Upcoming Changes to the Form ETA 9089

2023-10-26T13:40:50-04:00April 25th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits Legislation, Labor News, Legislative News|

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) recently held webinars to guide users on upcoming changes to the Form ETA 9089. The objective of these changes is to streamline and standardize the information that [...]