Benefits Q&A: When Should Medical Child Support Be Made Effective? Q: We have an employee who just started working for us in September 2020. Although he became eligible for benefits effective December 1, he waived
How the Broken Window Theory Applies to Safety: Doing nothing can lead to great costs The broken window theory says minor visible signs of crimes and civil disorder in a community can lead to even
Q: The extreme cold weather in recent weeks was tough for members of our team who were not used to the conditions. What warning signs should they watch for in themselves and one another while
Benefits Q&A: Can an Employer Drop a 65+ Employee Off Its Group Plan? Q: We’re a small company with only 15 employees and offer a basic PPO-style health plan. We pay 100 percent of the
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, you’re probably thinking about the risks and potential benefits to your employees, your organization and the economy as a whole. Here are five things to consider as
Ideas for short- and long-term work-from-home policies Like most of you, The Miller Group scrambled last March to equip our staff for working from home. Although we’re considered an essential business, we wanted to protect
Q: Do you anticipate any changes with OSHA and how it conducts inspections now that we have a new presidential administration? A: There was no doubt the new administration would bring sweeping changes to federal
It’s well known that a positive company culture attracts top talent and improves customer service, thereby retaining customers. COVID has only reinforced the importance of creating a community where employees can face challenges together. On
The time has come for OSHA’s 300A Log to be submitted. The federal document, formally known as the “Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses,” is due by March 2, 2021. The OSHA 300A Log (you
Benefits Q&A: Can Employers Require the COVID-19 Vaccine? Q: We had a leadership meeting today, and the hot topic of COVID was discussed. Boy, you want to get some STRONG opinions, just ask people whether they