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June 28, 2022

The Power of Allies: Everyone has a Role in Pride

Authenticity is a big part of mental health, and allies have a lot of power to help. A lack of authenticity at work can cause a […]
June 22, 2022

Introducing Mineral’s 2022 State of HR Report 

The pandemic hit most businesses like a tsunami. It arrived suddenly and upended existing workplace practices and operations. Now, as the worst of the pandemic flood […]
June 10, 2022

Personal Pronouns: Creating A Safe and Welcoming Workplace 

Attention to pronouns and using a singular ‘they’ isn’t new. People have been doing it for more than 300 years. Giving people a chance to express […]
May 20, 2022

Survey Shows DE&I has taken a Backseat During the Pandemic  

Company DE&I priorities took a backseat for many organizations through the pandemic Only 16% of companies that prioritized DE&I before the pandemic report that it remains […]
May 18, 2022

A Safer Workplace is Within Your Reach

We all want what’s best for our businesses and employees. That’s why most employers understand the importance of focusing on safety. Sure, safety training and resources […]
May 3, 2022

2023 HSA Contribution Limits Released by IRS

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the annual inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) for calendar year 2023 in Revenue Procedure 2022-24. The new limits […]
April 28, 2022

The Qualities of Great Managers and How to Develop Them

Great bosses don’t happen by accident. They need the right kind of training and insights to develop. Bad management practices are contagious, but good ones can […]
April 26, 2022

3 Reasons P&C and Benefits Agents Must Work Together

Welcome to the first in our series Hot Takes with Frank. In this series, industry expert Frank Pennachio is going to lay it all out. Frank […]
April 25, 2022

Managing Risk and Employee Health & Safety Go Hand in Hand

As a broker, you’re always trying to find ways to reduce losses for your clients and in turn keeping rates low. One of the most common […]
April 21, 2022

New Survey: Adaptability Key to Swift Pandemic Rebound

Dramatically shifting labor market indicates that employers need to reconnect with employees Companies where HR has a strong voice were able to use the pandemic to […]
April 21, 2022

Denying Vacation Requests and More April Q&A

We answer your questions about denying vacation, requests for sensitive information, and much more! Q: Is it acceptable for us to be denying vacation requests? In […]
April 19, 2022

Employee Health and Safety Affects All Employers 

Everyone seems to focus on manufacturing and construction when it comes to employee safety. But employee safety affects all employers, even those in offices or other […]
December 12, 2016

US Labor Department sues defunct Meyersdale company to restore unremitted participant contributions to employee 401(k) retirement plan

Date of Action: Dec. 2, 2016 Type of Action: Complaint Defendant(s): Matthew Kenneth Smith Wind Turbine Solutions LLC Wind Turbine Solutions LLC Retirement Trust Allegations: Based on […]
December 13, 2016

US Labor Department sues Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, company for abandoning 401(k) plan after ceasing operations

Date of Action: Dec. 9, 2016 Type of Action: Complaint Name(s) of Defendant: Authorized Factory Service Inc. Allegations: Based on an investigation conducted by the U.S. […]
December 16, 2016

US Labor Department adds important protections to ensure fairness, transparency and accuracy of disability benefits claims process

WASHINGTON – It can be challenging for workers seeking disability benefits from an employer-sponsored plan to understand the process and why their claim is approved or […]
December 19, 2016

US Labor Department files lawsuit to appoint independent fiduciary to administer 401(k) plan after Los Angeles-area hotel ceased operations

Date of action: Dec. 15, 2016 Type of action: Complaint Name of defendants: Urban Hotels Inc., doing business as LAX Plaza Hotel Urban Hotels 401(k) Plan […]