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How California’s employment regulation trend is gaining ground in Colorado
The “Californication” of small business regulation—that is, the passing of an increasing number of state employment laws and regulations, many which put even more burden on employers—is picking up steam. In Colorado, there are at least eight new state employment-related laws, regulations, and rules that go into effect in[...]
Five ways to improve your HSA benefit information in a remote workspace
Many employees don’t know how to use health savings accounts (HSAs) in unison with their high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and aren’t taking advantage of several tax saving strategies as a result. Here are five tips to help communicate HSA benefits to employees in our current environment.
FAQs for Colorado Paid Family Leave Law
On November 3, 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, the culmination of a long-running effort to mandate paid family and medical leave for all Colorado employees.
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A little-known way to lower your workers’ comp costs
The state of Colorado has a set of requirements, collectively known as the Cost Containment Certification (CCC) program, that outlines the elements of a basic workplace safety program and provides a 5 percent premium discount for putting one in place.
How employers can plan for virtual open enrollment this year
COVID-19 has forced businesses to embrace technology and get creative. Open enrollment for employee benefits will be no different. COVID-19 has impacted benefit plan design, healthcare costs and may have financial impacts on employees. A recent BenefitsPro survey found that there were dramatic changes in employees’ prioritizat[...]
Can you repair a burnt bridge?
By following the Deming Cycle and applying what you’ve learned, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that bridges you thought were burnt can be repaired and that new ones are out there just waiting to be built.
Back to school chaos: 4 steps to take now to support working parents
For employers who value employees and wish to support them through this chaos, as well as increase the ability to keep the business on track, a radically flexible approach may be needed to manage these inevitable upcoming challenges.
Staying safe while working in client homes
Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees.
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Keep new job roles safe with this technique
Instead of guessing which new hazards your business may stumble upon, it’s vital to use a job hazard analysis to lay out the new potential risks your employees may face.
How coronavirus may increase labor exploitation
The stressed economy is forcing people to think about their businesses differently - and one thing that should be top of mind is labor exploitation. Business leaders can make a difference by understanding the root causes of labor exploitation and how it can manifest in Colorado’s industries.
The Limitations of Social Security
Three primary instances where Social Security may be limited include earnings test, windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
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An employer’s guide to safely resuming work after the pandemic closures
Colorado businesses are continuing the gradual transition from pandemic-induced closings to reentry mode. And while every business is making changes to reopen safely, there’s no single approach that will work for everyone.
