Tired of Rising Healthcare Costs? Consider Level-Funded Insurance

Tired of your business paying for rising healthcare costs? Wonder what next year’s cost... read more →

May 24, 2022
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits

Bringing COBRA Compliance Into Focus

Compliance with COBRA can cause a sense of unease within even seasoned business owners and... read more →

April 22, 2022
Employee Benefits

Nine Questions for When a Small Business Should Offer Health Insurance

Having trouble recruiting and retaining quality employees? You aren’t alone. Unemployment is currently only 3.6%, the lowest since 1969. Businesses all over are competing for the same group... read more →

April 8, 2022
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits

Are You Discriminating With Your Employee Benefits?

Does your business provide different levels of benefits to different groups of employees? If so,... read more →

March 17, 2022
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits

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New Salary Threshold and Bonus Opportunities under Fluctuating Workweek | Department of Labor Updates

In 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) fined companies over $333,000,000, far surpassing any other. This trend will continue, and we expect more investigations for Fair Labor Standards... read more →

February 18, 2020
Employee Benefits

An independent contractor painter painting a gutter on a home.

Independent Contractors versus Employees: IRS Perspective

A business may consider hiring independent contractors instead of bringing on full-time employees for a variety of reasons. The need may be short-term, require a highly specialized skillset,... read more →

September 12, 2019
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits

An electrician leaning against a wall in a building under construction.

How to Manage Subcontractors & 1099 Employees

Outsourcing and subcontracting can be attractive in certain situations when compared to utilizing in-house employees. The need may be a question of capacity, such as a temporary requirement for additional... read more →

March 9, 2018
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits

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Holiday Pay | Preparing for the Holiday Season | Bankers Insurance

As the holiday season approaches, many questions arise from both employers and employees regarding holiday pay and other employee benefits. The following commentary and SESCO advice should help prevent misunderstandings... read more →

October 25, 2017
Business Insurance, Employee Benefits