What Is the Difference Between ICHRA and QSEHRA?
Posted: August 28, 2021
The first step in understanding the difference is to spell out what these abbreviations stand for. “ICHRA” stands for “Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement.” “QSEHRA” stands for “Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement.” What Is an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement? An ICHRA is a new type of health reimbursement arrangement that only became available as of 2020, under Trump administration regulations. It allows employers...
What Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Why Does My Business Need It?
Posted: August 19, 2021
Employee lawsuits against employers are on the rise. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) is coverage to protect your business against employee claims that their rights have been violated. Some insurers will provide this coverage as a Business Owners Policy (BOP) endorsement, while others offer it as stand-alone insurance. What Does EPLI Cover? Employment practices liability insurance provides protection against a range of employee claims, including:...
How (and Why) To Start a Fantasy Football League at Your Company
Posted: August 13, 2021
Fantasy football kicks off on September 9. This popular activity can actually be good for your employees’ mental health. It promotes camaraderie and healthy competition and develops critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills. It has also been found to increase productivity and co-worker engagement. If you would like to start a fantasy football league at your company, this is how to go about it. Recruit...
How To Protect Your Small Business from a Data Breach
Posted: August 4, 2021
Data breaches are becoming increasingly more common, particularly for small businesses. Cyber attacks are a means for hackers to collect personal information for fraudulent purposes. Small businesses may have budget and staffing limitations that make them more vulnerable to attack. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your company from a data breach. Understand How Data Breaches Occur Data breaches can happen in...
5 Employee Benefits That Promote a Strong Work-Life Balance
Posted: July 28, 2021
All employers want to have a team of loyal, dedicated workers, but what does it take? Today's generation of workers is seeking a more positive work-life balance. As an employer, you can foster higher employee loyalty by offering certain benefits to your current and prospective employees. Your employees are often married, building a family, and value working for a company that recognizes that life is...