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Because the insurance industry is evolving, and rules and regulations change, we help you stay up-to-date by sending carrier, product, and other updates regularly via emails and e-newsletters, post updates in our online Newsroom, and post on social media. Check out the latest news below.

Seasonal Employees: ACA Compliance Responsibilities

Employers in certain industries hire “seasonal” employees to help them meet increased labor demands on their businesses.

Coronavirus: The Latest from Congress, and What It Means for Employers

America has been experiencing a fast-spreading, wide-reaching health emergency pandemic of seismic proportions.

When to Offer Employee Health Benefits

Employer clients commonly ask their health insurance brokers about benefit responsibilities for “temporary” employees.

A.B. 5: Major Change to California Employment Law: Contractors vs. W-2 Employees

A new California law, Assembly Bill 5, is in effect for 2020. It significantly affects employers that hire and classify California employees as “1099”/independent contractors.

California’s Individual Mandate 2020: What You Need to Know

California is implementing its new state individual mandate in 2020. It requires all California residents to maintain Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) – medical health insurance coverage – for themselves and their dependents beginning January 1, 2020.

How to Determine Whether a Variable-Hour “Hourly” Employee is Full-Time or Part-Time under the ACA

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must offer affordable coverage to all full-time (FT) employees (and at least Minimum Essential Coverage [MEC] to their dependents) to satisfy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate.

Medicare Information for Employers with Employees Age 65+

According to the Pew Research Center, it is estimated that 32% of Americans aged 65+ will be working full time or part time by 2022.