Hays Companies is pleased to share the recent industry accomplishments of Alison Wynne, Assistant Vice President of Hays Aviation. Wynne was voted by a group of her peers as Treasurer of the Minnesota Business Aviation Association (MBAA). The MBAA serves to enhance communication between various aviation groups, most notably the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). […]
In 2018 an estimated 36 million workers, or about 23% of the US labor force, continued working past age 65, according to recent data published by the US Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). By 2024, baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) will reach ages 60 to 78, many of whom will […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around since 1995. On February 6, 2013, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published final regulations that expanded the protections under the FMLA. Although many employers understand the job protection aspect of FMLA, protecting and maintaining employee welfare benefits during FMLA leave can be just […]
The Hays Research and Compliance Team has assembled a quick reference guide for 2018 calendar year reporting. This guide is specifically relating to 2018 ACA Employer Reporting Requirements. Section 6055 & 6056 Reporting Non-ALEs sponsoring insured plans are not required to report under either Section 6055 or Section 6056 Forms Forms 1094-A & […]
We are pleased to announce that Bruce Lyon, Vice President of Risk Management Services at Hays Companies, has been elected to the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Founded in 1969, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is recognized as a leader in high quality, accredited credentialing for safety, health, and environmental practitioners. BCSP […]
There’s a reason Marie Kondo’s Netflix Series, Tidying Up, is the first bingeable sensation of 2019. It’s fun to watch other people wade through years of collected items, but there’s also an underlying current of shared understanding—that feeling of being so overwhelmed that you simply don’t know where to begin. If you’ve ever felt that […]
2018 marks the fourth year for which Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must report offers of health coverage to full-time employees to the IRS on Form 1094-C and provide Employee Statements (Form 1095-C). The deadline for providing Form 1095 to employees is March 4, 2019. Employers must file Form 1094-C and copies of Form 1095-C by […]
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Hays Companies Webinar schedule for the first half of 2019. Registration information for each webinar, actual dates, and complete details will be made available closer to the event. As always, please reach out to your Hays Companies representative with any questions. Date Topic January Employer Reporting: a 1094-C […]
In this age of technological and scientific breakthroughs, the most revealing medical insights may come from a single drop of blood. Biometric screenings provide employees with a detailed analysis of their current state of health, as well as insights into what the future might hold. By understanding potential issues, blood screenings could help address concerning […]
Highlights The IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments to the annual dollar limits for employee benefit plans. Many of these limits will increase for 2019. In 2019, employees may contribute more money to their HSAs, health FSAs and 401(k) accounts. Overview Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are periodically increased for inflation. […]