LWWW Quarterly Newsletter – Q2 2019_
The Recall of Blood Pressure Medications Continues to Expand The recall of medications that contain valsartan—popular drug used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure (HBP)—began in July 2018 and is still ongoing. The recall was issued after a probable carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) was found in the recalled medications. Since […]
Live Well, Work Well – July 2019
As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, many Americans will head out on camping adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned camping pro or new to the activity, it’s always a good idea to review camping safety tips. Don’t Forget to Pack the Essentials Before setting out, it is important that you remember to pack […]
Live Well, Work Well – June 2019
[embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Live-Well-Work-Well-June-2019.docx” download=”all” viewer=”google” ] You have to put gas in your car to make it go, right? The same concept can be applied to your body and working out. Just like you can’t expect your car to get you from point A to point B without fuel, you can’t expect your body to get […]
Understanding Trend and the Impact on Your Renewal
The health care industry continues to evolve. Employers are challenged with absorbing health insurance increases and other impacts to their bottom lines. In addition, complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) brings added uncertainty and financial burden. However, employers can take solace in the fact that the market is experiencing a slowing underlying cost growth—that […]
Live Well, Work Well – March 2019
More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. As plants begin to bloom and neighbors start to cut their grass more frequently, allergy sufferers nationwide start sniffling and sneezing. What’s more, mold growth blooms both indoors and outdoors, making it almost impossible […]
Fitness First – Walking
If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to stay healthy or lose weight, you need nothing more than your own two feet. Walking is an ideal form of exercise—it’s free, and you can do it almost anytime and anywhere. Walking is also a great way to maintain a healthy weight or to […]
California Wage Payment Requirements
Several federal laws regulate wage payments, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. California law also imposes state wage payment requirements. When federal and state laws are different, the law that is more favorable to the employee will apply. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/California-Wage-Payment-Requirements.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]
Fair Labor Standards Act Reference Guide
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor standards affecting full-time and parttime workers in the private sector and in federal, state and local governments. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Fair-Labor-Standards-Act-Reference-Guide.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]
Preventive Care
Once an underused component of the health care world that benefits both employees’ health and employers’ health care spending, preventive care is now a mandatory part of any health benefits package. Preventive care consists of measures taken to prevent diseases, rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Preventive-Care.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]
California Leave Laws – Family and Medical Leave 9-12-18
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which applies to employers with 50 or more employees, provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in any 12-month period for personal illness, to attend to a family’s illness and after the birth or adoption of a child. [embeddoc url=”http://benefitsology.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/California-Leave-Laws-Family-and-Medical-Leave-9-12-18-1.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” […]
