19 Dec Decoding Dress Codes

Posted at 17:14h in ClearPath blog, Workplace

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Most places of business have some sort of dress code, but what if a large company doesn't and then decides it wants to implement one? Read more here...

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19 Dec Christmas Tree and Holiday Light Safety

Posted at 10:37h in ClearPath blog, Safety

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  Source: National Fire Protection Association Christmas tree fires In 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 230 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees. Home Christmas tree fires caused an average of six civilian deaths, 22 civilian injuries, and $18.3 million in...

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18 Dec 7 ways to make the (dreaded) annual review better for your employees

Posted at 17:10h in ClearPath blog, HR

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  Originally posted December 12, 2014 by Alan Fox on HR.BLR.com In the movie Coconuts the hotel employees of a mustachioed Groucho Marx chased him from the lobby and up a flight of stairs. “We want our money,” they shouted. “What do you mean?” “We want our money,” they yelled again. “I don’t...

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18 Dec The Cheapest Days To Fly For Christmas

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  Source: Business Insider If you're traveling for Christmas this year, you've probably already started researching flights for you and your family. This process can leave you feeling a bit like you're on a mining expedition, sifting through mountains of junk in the hopes of finding that rare...

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17 Dec Government releases Form 5500 changes

Posted at 18:41h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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  Originally posted December 17, 2014 by Mike Nesper on Employee Benefit Advisor The government recently announced changes to the Form 5500 and the Form 5500-SF. The changes, released by the IRS, Employee Benefits Security Administration and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, are listed on the Department of...

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16 Dec ACA employer mandate in action: Avoiding the missteps of 2014

Posted at 17:16h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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  Originally posted December 12, 2014, by Deborah Hyde on Employee Benefit News. Soon we will be ushering in the New Year, which marks the first for the roll-out of the employer shared responsibility provisions under the Affordable Care Act. Though numerous guidelines were put forth to...

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15 Dec Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on Availability of Premium Tax Credits

Posted at 16:23h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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  Source: United Benefit Advisors, LLC Premium tax credits are only available to individuals who obtain health coverage through a Marketplace. A dispute has arisen as to whether the IRS has the ability to interpret PPACA to allow the subsidy to individuals who obtain coverage through any...

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15 Dec Most Consumers Value Integrated Benefits for Time and Cost Savings

Posted at 15:07h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, Survey

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  Originally posted December 11, 2014 on Insurance Broadcasting Whether it’s dental insurance or the smartphone, consumers want products that offer simplification and savings. In a new survey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield asked Americans what products make their lives easier and the findings revealed that...

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12 Dec Preparing for 2015 – Key PPACA Requirements

Posted at 17:16h in ClearPath blog, PPACA

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  As we approach 2015, employers should be taking steps to ensure they are prepared to meet the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirements that begin in 2015 and those which must be completed in 2014. The most significant upcoming requirements and options for...

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12 Dec 2014 UBA Health Plan Survey Shows Rate Reprieve for Small Employers

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  Source: United Benefit Advisors, LLC Data in the 2014 UBA Health Plan Survey is based on responses from 9,950 employers sponsoring 16,967 health plans nationwide. Results are applicable to the small to midsize market that makes up a majority of American businesses, as well as to larger employers,...

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