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Short Term Disability Basics
Short term disability insurance can help workers that suffer a temporary illness or injury that leaves them out of work for a short period of time.
Health Savings Account (HSA) Basics
HSAs are a fairly new type of health insurance coverage. Companies are now starting to seek out these alternatives to managed care to help save on employee benefit insurance expenses.
Health Insurance Plan Basics
Offering health insurance has come to be expected. Learn the basic of health insurance coverage, including what HMOs POS and PPO plans cover.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)
Learn how HMOs work and the benefits to choosing one for your company.
Understanding Payroll Taxes
Every business must pay payroll taxes regardless of number of employees. Learn the different kind of taxes and who's responsible for paying them.
Qualified High Deductible Health Plan
For companies considering implementing a high deductible health plan (HDHP), here is some information on what exactly an HDHP is and how it works.
Flextime
Not everyone benefits from a 9 to 5 schedule. A flexible work schedule may be the ideal alternative. See how flextime can benefit both employers and employees.
Tax Choice Disability
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Employer Medicare Coverage
Medicare can be confusing. Learn about the basics of Medicare and what is offered to recipients, along the conditions of offering a group retiree coverage plan.
Smoking Cessation Programs
Many people still smoke despite stricter regulations prohibiting smoking in many places. Help employees quit faster through smoking cessation programs.
Implementing a Pre-Tax Mass Transit Program
Go green and save money through a pre-tax mass transportation program.
Long Term Disability Basics
Long term disability is a crucial benefit for employees that get hurt or sick off the job.
What You Need to Know About FMLA
The Family Medical Leave Act was passed to allow employees to take unpaid leave from work, while maintaining benefits and their position.
Dental Insurance Basics
Basics of dental insurance and plans offered by providers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basics
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help employees with personal problems that may affect their work performance.
Vacation Time
Setting a vacation day policy.
Sick Leave
Sick leave policies aren't mandatory, but here's what you should keep in mind if you offer sick leave for your employees.
Benefits of Implementing Wellness Initiatives
A wellness program can lead not only to an employee's health and well-being, but also positively impact a company's bottom line.
Retirement Options for Small Businesses
Setting up a retirement account can get timely and expensive, especially for a small business. Here's an intro of the options small businesses have when setting up retirement funds.
Introduction to 401(k) Plans
401(k) plans are frequently used to save for retirement. Find out who can set up a 401(k), how it's beneficial and why it's so widely used.