Trade associations play a pivotal role in strengthening industry sectors by uniting companies around common goals and interests. For businesses in the automotive, roads, and fuel sectors, NARFA stands as an example of how a trade association can be [...]
The following changes to Colorado employment law apply to employers of all sizes. While our math indicates that these laws take effect August 8, the state legislature’s website says they are effective August 7, 2023. PAID SICK LEAVE USES [...]
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 [...]
Creating a culture of safety within a workplace begins and ends with the implementation of a quality company safety committee. Businesses both large and small utilize these committees to communicate company safety policies, reinforce company safety protocol, and educate [...]
The following piece is based on the experiences of one of the NARFA Loss Control Specialists. The Automotive Industries Compensation Corporation (AICC) in Massachusetts provides members with one of the best workers compensation programs in the country. From unlimited [...]
COBRA is short for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. It’s a federal law that allows certain employees and covered dependents to elect to continue their same group health coverage, at their own cost, when it would [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive, roads, and fuel sectors, fleet trade associations have become more crucial than ever. Amidst economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, NARFA stands out as a beacon of support and guidance for businesses with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
