Employee Texting Blows Holes in Your Company Communications Policy

Posted on: April 26th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

If you are not aware, your employees are most likely communicating with each other and clients using texting or instant messaging.

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Rating Bureau Recommends Benchmark Rate Decrease for California Employers

Posted on: April 21st, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

IN A SURPISE move, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California has filed a recommendation to reduce average baseline rates on policies by 7.8% at the mid-year mark.

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Trump Hints at Withholding Exchange Subsidies to Prompt ACA’s Decline

Posted on: April 19th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Following the House of Representatives’ failed effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, President Trump has promised that the repealing and replacing law is still one of his top priorities, and also hinted at hastening its demise by withholding the premium subsidies the government pays to health exchanges.

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Companies Struggle with Benefits Compliance

Posted on: April 15th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

More and more employers are being overwhelmed by all of the compliance requirements associated with managing employee benefits.

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Venturing Abroad? Your Liability Policy May Not Cover You

Posted on: April 12th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

There may be the occasion when you have to send executives or a team overseas for work. And depending on the destination, the risks will vary – more in some countries and less in others.

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EEOC Says Use of Service Dog is ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ under ADA

Posted on: April 7th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued an employer for refusing to hire a job applicant because he used a service dog.

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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Educate Your Staff

Posted on: April 5th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

As accidents skyrocket in part due to people using their smartphones while behind the wheel, April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month – a great time for you as an employer to further promote safe driving among your staff.

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ACA Repeal Plan Is Dead; So What Should You Do?

Posted on: March 29th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Now that the American Health Care Act has suffered a defeat in Congress and President Trump has said he’ll move on to other matters, the Affordable Care Act will stand as the law of the land.

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How Tracking Near Misses, Employee Training Reduces Injuries

Posted on: March 22nd, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

The latest trend in workplace safety best practices is tracking “leading indicators” – or events that take the lessons learned from past events – to reduce the chances of future injuries.

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Bill Would Make Collecting Health Information for Wellness Plans Easier

Posted on: March 15th, 2017 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Legislation has surfaced in Congress that would allow employers to collect biometric and genetic information from employees and their family members as a precondition for participation in a company wellness program.

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