New York: Additional Paid Family Leave Forms Now Available Updated on May 9th 2018 03:06 PM PFL Resources The following resources (among others) are now available: Model Language for Employee Materials: Employers are required to inform their employees about their PFL rights, either in an employee...

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized December 15, 2017 as the date by which certain employers are required to electronically submit data from their 2016 Forms 300A to OSHA. Who Must Comply? By December 15, 2017, the following establishments—if currently...

IRS to block, suspend tax returns that lack Obamacare disclosures The IRS says it will not accept electronic tax returns that do not disclose whether the filer had health insurance coverage during the year. It also says it will suspend paper returns that do not have the disclosure. The IRS’ move,...

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday intended to allow small businesses and potentially individuals to buy a long-disputed type of health insurance that skirts state regulations and Affordable Care Act protections. The White House and allies portray the president’s move to expa...

Employers who sponsor group health plans and wellness programs must comply with certain provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). To ensure compliance, all employers should familiarize themselves with the law’s group health plan, wellness program, and general ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators from both parties are close to finalizing a bipartisan deal to shore up the health insurance exchanges created under Obamacare, the chamber’s top Democrat said on Thursday. The move, which Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said was “on the vergeâ€...

Official Release: a new addition to our chamber The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest member that we think is going to be a major benefit all other members of the Chamber. Integrated Benefits Solutions has partnered with us to bring you a higher level of servic...

It’s that time of year again. There’s a crispness in the air combined with an energy that is simultaneously exciting and scary. As the shadows cast longer and the kids head back to school, HR professionals face their own early-fall ritual: open enrollment. If you’re like many of your collea...

Regulations Currently in Effect New York has issued final regulations for its Paid Family Leave (PFL) law. Highlights of the regulations are presented below. Employee Eligibility The regulations (§ 380-2.5) clarify that an employee (of a covered employer) whose regular employment schedule is 20 ...