How to Keep Your Employees Motivated This Summer
Workplace Flexibility and Changes to Daily Routines May Help Keep Employees Focused The warm weather and eagerly anticipated outdoor activities of summer may take a toll on your workers’ concentration. If you’re noticing a lack of focus among your employees during this time of year, consider the following ideas to help keep them motivated: Encourage […]
New Expiration Date for Health Insurance Exchange Notices is May 31, 2020
Model Notices Previously Set to Expire on May 31, 2017 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has extended the effective date of its model Health Insurance Exchange Notices through May 31, 2020. Previously, these model notices were set to expire on May 31, 2017. No other changes have been made to […]
California Proposes Rule on Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment
Certain Employers Must Comply with Existing Heat Illness Prevention Mandates The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has released a proposed rule that would generally affect all indoor places of employment where the “dry bulb” temperature equals or exceeds 85°F. Proposed Rule Under the proposal, such employers would be required to establish, implement, […]
‘Pay or Play’ Guidance for Companies Under Common Ownership
Related Companies Generally Combined for Determining ALE Status Applicable large employers (ALEs)—generally those with at least 50 full-time employees, including full-time equivalent (FTE) employees—are subject to the “pay or play” provisions of the Affordable Care Act. If these employers do not offer affordable health insurance that provides a minimum level of coverage to their full-time […]
Summer Interns Could Be Subject to Minimum Wage and Overtime Requirements
Internships Most Often Considered “Employment” by DOL Employers planning to hire interns this summer should keep in mind that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that private sector internships are most often considered “employment” subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime rules. The Test for Unpaid Interns […]
Team ARIS honors military and first responders in the community
Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders and raise money for Operation Gratitude
IRS Tips On Preparing for Natural Disasters
Using Electronic Records and Documenting Valuables Encouraged With hurricane season approaching, the IRS is offering advice to those impacted by storms and other natural disasters. The following tips may help businesses prepare for such events: Use electronic records. Businesses may have access to bank and other financial statements online. If so, their statements are already […]
CMS to Propose Major Changes to Federal SHOP Marketplaces
If Finalized, Changes Would Expand Role of Insurance Brokers The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its intention to propose major changes to how small employers in Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplaces using HealthCare.gov would enroll in SHOP plans taking effect on or after January 1, 2018. Among other things, […]
Team ARIS at the Staples Center!
On Monday, May 15th, Team ARIS attended the private event at the Staples Center, seeing the newly remodeled executive suites, and the LA Clippers, LA Lakers, and LA Kings locker rooms. They even had the opportunity to shoot basketballs on the LA Lakers court, and enjoyed some LA Kings 50th anniversary Coca-Cola. Go Team ARIS!
New OSHA Fall and Equipment Hazard Training Requirements Effective May 17
Requirements Part of Recent Final Rule Under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recent Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards final rule, employers are required, effective May 17, 2017, to ensure that workers who use personal fall protection and equipment are trained about fall and equipment hazards, including fall protection systems. Training Requirements […]