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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Erin Woulfe

Erin Woulfe likes to write about things that matter. Keeping her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the public sector world, she blogs about the latest legislative news and employee benefit trends that affect our school, city and county clients. She’s been with NIS since 2002. “I love connecting to our clients and providing them with the tools they need in order to administrate their plan,” says Erin. “Whether that be materials to educate their employees on certain benefits, how to effectively communicate change within an organization, or providing tips and how-to’s to help them make their job easier.”

Recent Articles by Erin Woulfe

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Paid Military Service Leave

.5 minute read

In a recent court case, it was ruled that employees who take off for military duty may be entitled to paid leave from their employers. United Airlines was sued for failing to provide...

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Department of Labor Issues FLSA Opinion Letters

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued nine opinion letters which clarify how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to various employment situations.

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Returning to Work During COVID-19: Protecting Yourself and Others

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Here are some best practices that can be followed to help keep everyone safe and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

FAQs for Employer Tax Credits for FFCRA Leave

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The IRS updated its FAQs regarding tax credits available to employers for providing paid employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Five HR Trends to Watch in 2021

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The pandemic disrupted many public sector organizations in how and where we work. Right now, some are still working completely remote, others are in a hybrid situation, and some are...

New Stimulus Bill Includes No Surprises Act

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Congress passed a $900 billion stimulus bill that includes emergency economic relief, tax cuts, and government funding. It also includes the No Surprises Act which bans surprise medical...

Temporary Rules Issued for Health and Dependent Care FSAs

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Congress recently passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. It includes temporary special rules to allow employers...

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5 Ways to Communicate About Benefits

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For the average person, understanding employee benefits can be confusing. UnitedHealthcare states that only 7% of individuals know what premium, deductible, and co-insurance are....

Making Stronger Virtual Employee Connections

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According to a survey from Boston Consulting Group, 40% of employees have transferred to remote working arrangements since the pandemic began. What once was a fringe benefit, is now a...

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Recommendation Made

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has made an approved interim recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Among the first to receive the...