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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020, expanded paid leave for all government employers and private-sector employers with fewer than 500 workers. The… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
March 26, 2020
Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Paid Leavecoronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, DOL, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, FFCRA, FFCRA notices, FMLA, paid sick leave
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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 the Department of… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Paid Leavecoronavirus, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, DOL, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, FMLA, sick leave
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COBRA allows individuals to temporarily continue their employer-sponsored health care coverage when certain qualifying events occur that would otherwise end the coverage. So who qualifies for COBRA and when? What… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
February 25, 2020
Employee Benefits, Health CareCOBRA
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If you’re new to investing, there are lots of terms and concepts to understand. While it may seem intimidating, gaining an understanding of these six basic concepts can build your… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
January 13, 2020
401(k) Plans, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Investments, Pensions
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Happy January. The gym is jammed. Self-improvement goals are abundant. #Mindfulness is trending on Twitter. People are motivated to make improvements in their lives. It’s a perfect time to try… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
January 2, 2020
Employee Benefits, Wellnessworkplace wellness
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As we wrap up the year, we’re taking a look back at our Word on Benefits top posts of 2019. A lot has happened in the employee benefits industry this… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
December 26, 2019
Employee Benefits#vacation, ACA, age 26 madate, COBRA, Form 1095, HRA, multiemployer pension plans, self-funded health plans, spousal carve out
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A new International Foundation report Workplace Wellness Trends finds that musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis and back or neck pain, are the most costly condition for employers in the United… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
December 5, 2019
Employee Benefits, Health Carehealth care costs, musculoskeletal conditions
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November 11-17, 2019 marks the fifth annual National Apprenticeship Week, established by the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate and unite business leaders, labor, educational institutions and Americans interested in… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
November 15, 2019
Apprenticeship Programs, Employee BenefitsDOL, National Apprenticeship Week
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It’s been a while since I earned my Certified Employee Benefit Specialist® (CEBS®) designation, so when it comes to staying CEBS Compliant, I’m all in. I want others to know… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
November 7, 2019
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist), Employee BenefitsCEBS, CEBS Compliance, CEBS reporting
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Choosing to self-fund a health plan is a major decision. If a plan sponsor decides to self-fund they are responsible for paying all medical claims for anyone on their plan… Read more >
International Foundation Staff
September 12, 2019
Employee Benefits, Health Care, Insuranceself-funded health plans, stop-loss insurance
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