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August 19, 2022

Making the Most of Job Interviews

Anytime you’re looking to fill a role, time is money. So it’s important to make sure you make the most out of job interviews by maximizing […]
August 12, 2022

Brokers’ Toolkit: Focus on Value to Sell During Inflation

Today we are seeing some of the highest, fastest inflation rates we’ve seen in decades. This can make the sales environment scary for brokers. Many of […]
August 9, 2022

The Real Value of Great HR

At Mineral, we know HR is key to the success of a business because it is our business. But recent findings from our State of HR […]
July 20, 2022

Focus on Heat Safety to Manage Rising Temps

Rising temperatures are making heat exposures more dangerous But there are things you can do to prepare for heat related illness at work Some factors can […]
July 12, 2022

PCORI fees are due by Monday, August 1, 2022

By way of background, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study clinical effectiveness and health outcomes. To finance the […]
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 […]
January 10, 2017

US Labor Department sues Colorado alarm monitoring company, CEO and fiduciary to recover $82K in missing retirement, health plan contributions

Date of Action: Jan. 6, 2017 Type of Action: Lawsuit to recover missing retirement and health plan funds Name of Defendant(s): Central Security Communications Inc. Chief […]
January 17, 2017

US Labor Department files lawsuit to recover employees’ contributions for participants in two Passages Hospice benefit plans

Date of Action: Jan. 17, 2017 Type of Action: Employee Retirement Income Security Act lawsuit Names of Defendants: Sandor Szajkovics Passages Hospice LLC Passages Hospice LLC […]
March 1, 2017

US Labor Department proposes extension to fiduciary rule applicability date

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed extension of the applicability dates of the fiduciary rule and related exemptions, including the Best […]
August 31, 2017

U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Additional Extension Of Transition Rule Period for Fiduciary Rule Exemptions

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a proposed 18-month extension from January 1, 2018, to July 1, 2019, of the special transition period for the […]