Employee Benefits

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

2025-04-29T17:57:18-04:00May 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

2025-04-29T17:57:19-04:00May 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

2025-04-29T17:57:20-04:00May 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

2025-04-29T17:57:20-04:00May 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

2025-04-29T17:57:21-04:00April 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 [...]

Safety as a Core Value in the Workplace: Its All About Leadership

2025-12-02T15:07:19-05:00April 5th, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Labor News, Safety Tips, Workers Compensation|

An effective safety culture is widely accepted as an essential component in the development and implementation of any program supporting safety in the workplace. The safety culture reflects the attitudes, perceptions, values, and beliefs that all employees within the [...]

Mental Health: How Employee Assistance Programs Can Help Staff Stay Mentally Healthy

2025-04-29T17:57:21-04:00March 28th, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Benefits|

Employee assistance programs, or EAPs, provide a win-win solution for both employees and organizations. By offering access to mental health assistance programs such as therapy services, and short-term counseling sessions, EAPs enable employees to take care of their mental [...]

Do You Need an Annual Checkup? Here is Some Advice About Visiting Your Doctor

2025-01-31T18:05:27-05:00February 20th, 2023|2023, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness Programs, Health Care, Wellness|

Do you need an annual checkup? From blood work to a complete physical exam, many patients want the works. But, what’s really necessary each year? A group of physicians has some surprising – and practical — advice. Instead of [...]

Telehealth Relief for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Extended in Funding Package

2025-01-31T18:05:28-05:00January 3rd, 2023|2023, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance, Employee Benefits Legislation, Health Savings Accounts, Legislative News|

On December 23, 2022, the House passed a 4,155-page funding bill, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA-23”), that includes a two year extension on telehealth relief for high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) offered with health savings accounts (“HSAs”). [...]

Workplace Safety: 4 Steps to Improve Your Experience Modification (E-Mod) and Workers Compensation Program

2025-01-31T18:06:05-05:00December 12th, 2022|2022, Employee Benefits, Safety Tips, Workers Compensation|

Why should employers care about their experience modification (e-mod) factor? Without knowing it, some employers are being overcharged for workers’ compensation premium year after year. They have the misconception that the e-mod is out of their control, but the [...]