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1095 Reporting: How comfortable is your organization being “Close Enough”?
Low Risk, maybe, but is it Accurate?Heather Garcia, Partner ETC Companies Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the IRS mandates that the 1095 form should accurately reflect the entity providing Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) for health insurance. Typically, this is...
Unlocking the Benefits of a Dependent Eligibility Verification
A dependent eligibility verification (DEV) is an essential tool for maintaining the integrity of your health benefits plan. By verifying the eligibility of dependents on your plan, your company can avoid unnecessary costs, maintain compliance, and ensure that only...
Group Health Plan Penalty Reference Summary
GROUP HEALTH PLAN PENALTY REFERENCE SUMMARY Note: This reference document was last updated September 2024. Penalties and enforcement information are subject to change. The following information is not intended to be exhaustive but is meant to highlight the possible...
Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations
Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. HHS adjusts these penalty amounts for inflation each year...
The ‘So What’s’ of Cybersecurity
Join us for ETC's May 23rd Educational Webinar "Addressing the 'So What's' of Cybersecurity" It’s not a matter of if but when your business will fall victim to a malicious attack. Do you have the modern-day cyber controls in place to protect your business?...
DOL’s Final Rule Impacting Minimum Salary Thresholds for Exempt Positions
The landscape of employment law is ever-evolving, and the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on April 23, 2024, regarding the final rule on salary exempt employees' minimum salary thresholds underscores this reality. Effective July 1, 2024, this...
The Looming Retirement Crisis
Prolonged Working Years Affect Both Employees and Employers. In the United States, the specter of retirement is undergoing a profound transformation. Once viewed as a golden period of relaxation and leisure, retirement now often seems like an elusive dream for many...
Understanding the NLRA
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is a pivotal piece of legislation that fundamentally shapes labor relations in the United States. However, many business owners wonder whether the NLRA applies to them if their workforce is not unionized. The short answer is...
Fiesta & HR Palooza
Looking for an opportunity to network with other HR professionals, learn, earn CEs this Spring? San Antonio is THE place to be in April. Join us down on the Riverwalk! The ETC Companies' HR Palooza at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk at 123 Losoya Street in San Antonio,...
No Degree Needed
In today's rapidly evolving job market, the traditional requirement of a college degree is being reevaluated by forward-thinking companies. The paradigm is shifting towards a more inclusive approach that values practical experience and relevant skills over formal...
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