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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Enhancing Employee Financial Wellness

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Rising inflation and interest rates are stretching employees' dollars, prompting them to seek employer guidance on financial wellness, including debt reduction, budgeting, and emergency...

Opinion Letter Issued Regarding FMLA and State PFML Programs

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In Opinion Letter FMLA 2025-01-A, the U.S. Department of Labor clarified that state and local paid family and medical leave (PFML) is treated like paid disability and workers'...

New and Improved NISBenefits.com

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website.

Balancing the Costs of Premium and Out of Pocket Costs

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As healthcare costs rise, employee premiums may also increase. Both employers and employees feel the pressure, making voluntary benefits more popular as a way to reduce out-of-pocket...

2025 Civil Penalties Increased

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its 2025 inflation-adjusted penalties for employer violations of federal laws including:

2025 Voluntary Benefit Trends

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As health care costs rise, the demand for voluntary benefits grows. These benefits, offered by employers but fully or partially paid by employees, enhance traditional packages without...

2025 Employee Benefit Trends

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Employee benefits are evolving, and staying ahead is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. With a multigenerational workforce, expectations for work-life balance, mental...

Wrap Up Your Open Enrollment with These Essential Year-End Steps

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Many employers have completed open enrollment for 2025, but some are finalizing benefits. December is crucial as many group health plans start on January 1st. Here are 10 essential open...

Open Enrollment Employee Feedback

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With open enrollment recently closed, it's a good time to gather employee feedback on their enrollment experience and 2025 benefits. Surveys can provide valuable data and support future...

What to Know to Close Out 2024 and Prepare for 2025

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As employers wrap up 2024 benefits and prepare for 2025, they must consider compliance and regulatory changes, which can be challenging for HR teams. Read more to learn about some common...