We make it our business to keep you connected to industry issues that shape your business every day.

Stay connected as we bring you topical industry news, case studies, white papers and more. Our goal is to give you a competitive advantage – no better way to do this than via timely and topical information that is updated on this resource page to keep you connected on strategies and techniques to enhance your benefit and compliance issues.

Employer Newsletters

Benefits Buzz

• May 2012 – Employer newsletter – May’s Benefits Buzz discusses Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, workplace bullying, and the health care law’s Supreme Court hearing.
• April 2012 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition discusses Alcohol Awareness Month, essential health benefits, and a survey about worker pay and benefits.
• March 2012 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition discusses how to prepare for a potential HIPAA audit, social media for business and employee appreciation day.

P&C Pro-File Newsletter

• May 2012 – Employer newsletter – The May issue of the P&C Pro-File Newsletter offers planning tips for foreign business travelers, discusses the Maryland ban on requesting employee social media passwords and examines the fate of lost smartphones.
• April 2012 – Employer newsletter – This issue takes a look at how smartphone-enabled cars will impact drivers, provides advice on how to prevent workplace violence and examines the growth of management liability coverage.
• March 2012 – Employer newsletter – This edition of the P&C Pro-File Newsletter addresses the rise of executive liability lawsuits, the high cost of workplace injuries and the lessons learned from the Zappos.com data breach.

Employee Newsletters – Health Awareness: Live Well, Work Well

• May 2012 – Employee newsletter – May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month, so it’s the perfect time to remind employees about the dangers of sun exposure and offer tips for fun in the sun. Also in this issue: advice for outdoor exercise, a guide for food safety while grilling, budget-friendly vacations and a recipe for Cilantro-lime Shrimp Kebabs. (Distribute to your employees).
• April 2012 – Employee newsletter – April is National Distracted Driving Month, so educate employees on the dangers associated with cellphone use while driving. Also in this issue: nutrition for picky eaters, community-supported agriculture, spring cleaning savings and a recipe for a simple spaghetti sauce. (Distribute to your employees).
• March 2012 – Employee newsletter – Recognize National Sleep Awareness Week with simple tips to help employees sleep better. Also in this issue: packing a smart lunch, 2012 fitness trends, tax basics and a recipe for baked chicken and veggies. (Distribute to your employees).

Legislative Briefs

• State Disability Insurance Laws – New Jersey
  State disability insurance laws are also called temporary disability insurance benefits and short-term disability insurance benefits. This chart summarizes information regarding New Jersey’s requirements.
• Cranes and Derricks: FAQ’s
  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the new U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule which addresses the use of cranes and derricks in construction.
• Federal Legislation and Compliance
  How Will the 2010 Elections Affect Health Care Reform? The mid-term elections, held on Nov. 2, 2010, are bringing big changes to Washington. This Legislative Brief provides information on what the 2010 elections may mean for health care reform.
• Cranes and Derricks
  On August 9, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction. This Regulatory Update can be used to notify employers of the new rule, which is effective November 8, 2010.
• Select Employee Benefit Compliance Timelines Regarding Disclosure Notices
  Intended to be used as an overview of a number of basic reporting and disclosure requirements that group health plans and/or employers must provide to participants, beneficiaries and other individuals under Title I of ERISA and other miscellaneous federal benefits laws. Includes certain disclosure requirements added in 2009 by ARRA and CHIPRA.