Roadcheck 2013 Coming June 4-6

The annual Roadcheck safety inspection has arrived once again. This includes driver logs, equipment and various other detail relating to safe operation of commercial trucks. Roadcheck 2013 will run from June 4-6, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) calendar. To best prepare for a smooth and successful inspection this year, it’s good to…

DOL Releases New Employee Notification Requirements for State Healthcare Exchanges Under PPACA

On May 8th, the Department of Labor released new requirements for businesses regarding how employees must be notified of the availability of state healthcare exchanges or marketplaces. Any employer who falls under the Fair Standards Labor Act will be required to distribute notices to employees within the mandated time frame. The DOL has provided model…

HHS Delays SHOP Exchange until 2015

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/CMS) recently announced that it will delay the offer of a choice of plans with health insurance marketplaces specifically for small businesses. The transition policy, outlined in the latest HHS guidance, would delay implementation of the employee choice model as a requirement for all SHOPs until 2015. HHS…

Construction Workers Comp & Claims Resolution

Workers compensation claims play a necessary role in the construction industry. While it is best to minimize the number of incidents the cause workers comp claims, every company must be prepared and informed when claims do arise. To help your construction business better understand work comp claims and resolution, the benefits experts as Deeley Insurance…

Workplace Safety for Healthcare Professionals

Many healthcare businesses have some degree of workplace safety program in place. More often than not, however, these programs can be greatly improved, reducing costs for employers and increasing employee satisfaction. While numerous factors contribute to the safe operation of a business in the healthcare field, there are some simple, important, and often overlooked measures…