Are you ready to comply with the new DOL Overtime Payment Rules?
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime wage payment qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). How does this rule affect your business? The final rule increases the salary an employee must be paid in order to qualify for a white collar exemption. The required … Read More
CT Business Insurance: Holiday Party Planning Tips
CT Business Insurance: Holiday Party Planning Tips As the holiday season approaches, many Connecticut businesses are planning their end of the year company parties and gatherings. Holiday parties offer a festive opportunity to foster employee relations and happiness, but unfortunately office parties also come with additional liability and loss exposures. When planning your company’s holiday shindig, there are a number … Read More
Getting the Right CT Home Healthcare Providers Insurance
Getting the Right CT Home Healthcare Providers Insurance With a large percentage of the American population aging, and rising costs of healthcare and hospital treatment, many consumers are seeking alternative ways to care for sick, ailing and disabled family members. This has created a high demand for accessibility to healthcare in the home environment. Home healthcare is the fastest … Read More
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options An effective Employee Benefits program is key to attracting and retaining top talent. While voluntary benefits plans are still paid by employees, the company-run programs offer employees discounted prices for coverage compared to the open market. These employment perks often help employees with life needs and expenses they might otherwise not have the … Read More
Fairfield CT Home Insurance: Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze
Fairfield CT Home Insurance: Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze As winter approaches it might be time for many Fairfield homeowners to start thinking about cold weather preparations. Frigid Connecticut nights can very easily turn into an inconvenient and extremely expensive ordeal for homeowners if the proper precautions aren’t taken to protect their plumbing infrastructure. Experts estimate that nearly a quarter-million … Read More
CT Trucking Insurance: Can Technology Improve Fleet Operations? Part 2
CT Trucking Insurance: Can Technology Improve Fleet Operations? Part 2 As we previously mentioned, the integration of new technologies has helped commercial fleet owners monitor their vehicles and drivers, but the question remains, are these efforts actually improving industry efficiency and safety? The answer in most cases is yes. Fleet owners and industry members report that GPS monitoring and electronic … Read More