Carbon accounting helps businesses measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a key tool for identifying ways to lower an organization’s carbon footprint, improving efficiencies and achieving sustainability goals.…
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of July 31, 2025. Background…
Is Your Car Road-trip Ready? Before heading out on your summer road trip, ensure your vehicle is ready for the journey. A little preparation now can help you avoid unexpected…
On July 18, 2025, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-25 to index the contribution percentage in 2026 for determining the affordability of an employer’s health plan under the Affordable Care…
Keeping Young Workers Safe From Heat Illness Young workers often bring energy and enthusiasm to the job and a willingness to embrace long shifts and physically demanding tasks. However, these…
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a major tax and spending bill, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act), into law. The OBBB…
The 1-in-1000-year flooding event in central Texas over the July 4 weekend will result in billions in economic losses; however, insured losses likely only comprise a small portion due to…
As stakeholders, regulators and the public continue to hold organizations more accountable for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, many employers are connecting sustainability and occupational safety. Specifically, employers…
Jury Returns $831 Million Verdict Against Bar and Owner Following Crash Caused by Drunk Driver—Liquor Liability A Texas jury determined that a bar and its owner must pay a couple…