IRS Extends Due Dates for ACA Information Reports

Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s 2015 information reporting requirements now have extra time to give forms to employees and to file them with the government. The notice also provides guidance to employees who might not receive a Form 1095-B or Form...

Small Businesses & Reducing Workers’ Comp Risk

When it comes to running a small business, workplace injuries can have a huge impact on operations. This is especially true when the injury results in an employee absence. Consider a small business that may employ only three people: That business is losing one-third...

5 Questions to Ask If You Keep Guns in Your Home

There are an estimated 300 million firearms in U.S. homes. And, with a lot of guns comes the potential for a lot of gun-related accidents. So, ask yourself these questions to help prevent your household from experiencing one. How secure are my guns? Nobody...

Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

Organizations in a number of industries ‚ including hospitality, real estate, sports, entertainment, and airlines ‚ may face direct exposures if people begin canceling travel plans or if employees become infected. Some major airlines and cruise lines have begun...

Dangerous Snow Load Conditions

Since we were all impacted by Winter Storm Jonas, many have experienced dangerous property conditions. Look for warning signs! Snow loads for flat roofs in most cases in our region are typically 30 pounds per square foot. This roughly translates to 24″ to...