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Employer Newsletters

Benefits Buzz

• January 2012 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition discusses health care reform developments in 2011, rising EEOC discrimination lawsuits and a DOL enforcement initiative for unlawful pay practices.
• December 2011 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition includes 2011 benefits trends, flu season preparation for businesses and the Supreme Court’s recent decision to review the health care reform law.
• November 2011 – Employer newsletter – This month’s newsletter discusses declining health care cost increases, survey results regarding benefits education and the suspension of the CLASS program by HHS.

P&C Pro-File Newsletter

• January 2012 – Employee newsletter – Winter weather brings plenty of fun opportunities to get active outside. Also in this issue: radon awareness, importance of breakfast, tips to start saving more and a unique recipe for blueberry-orange French toast. (Distribute to your employees).
• December 2011 – Employer newsletter – This edition of P&C Pro-File discusses national injury and illness rates, market conditions and business interruption risk.
• November 2011 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition discusses the risks of owning vacant property, why shift workers may have higher chances of obesity and cardiovascular problems, and cyber security for small businesses.

Employee Newsletters – Health Awareness: Live Well, Work Well

• January 2012 – Employer newsletter – This month’s edition discusses best practices for occupational health care for injured workers, the new ban on cell phone use for commercial motor vehicle operators and tips to ensure your employer risks are secured for 2012.
• December 2011 – Employee newsletter – ‘Tis the season for baked goods and holiday meals – check out tips to avoid holiday weight gain. Also in this issue: flu prevention, winter workout ideas, smarter holiday shopping and a recipe for peach-apple crisp. (Distribute to your employees).
• November 2011 – Employee newsletter – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – and the perfect time to quit smoking for good! Also in this issue: banish back pain, eating healthy at restaurants, life insurance advice and a recipe for a light, delicious vinaigrette salad dressing. (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.