Insurance 101: Liability Coverage

Do you think you have a sound understanding of the coverages found within your auto insurance policy? Not knowing what these coverages and the limits bound to them mean could potentially lead to major out-of-pocket expenses, or worse. GREAT NEWS, we’re here to help! Over the next few weeks, we will examine and explain different … Continued

Corry Schimmer hired as Financial Analyst II

  Corry Schimmer has joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as a Financial Analyst II in the Employee Benefits division. He will use his 14 years of experience in underwriting and analysis to monitor clients’ financial information and provide financial advice for renewals. Schimmer earned his MBA in Finance from Waynesburg University. He is originally from Mechanicsburg, … Continued

Wage and Hour Update: Big Changes to White Collar Exemption

A proposed rule that will greatly increase the number of U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). While the new wage and hour rules could be released as early as this month or as late as mid-summer, they will have such a large impact that … Continued

Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave: Overview of Proposed Rules

Paid sick leave for federal contractors will be implemented for new and replacement contracts resulting from solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017, according to proposed rules released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Executive OrderProcurement contracts for construction covered by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA); Concessions contracts, including any concessions contracts excluded from the … Continued

Nadine Duncan hired as Consultant

  Nadine Duncan joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as a consultant in the benefits department. With 16 years of experience in the industry, Duncan will use her expertise to help clients create strategic employee benefits packages using data analysis and strategic planning. She will also assist with compliance concerns. She earned her Bachelor of Science in … Continued

Arleen Szczypinski hired as Office Assistant

  Arleen Szczypinski joined HB Retirement as an office assistant. Szczypinski will use her ten years of experience to manage the office meeting schedule and develop marketing initiatives for HB Retirement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of Pittsburgh. Szczypinski is from Pittsburgh, PA.      

IRS Provides Tax Guidance on Same-Sex Marriage Issues

Guidance on how certain tax rules are impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision from June 2015 was issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It addresses how Code Section 125’s mid-year election change rules apply when a health plan expands eligibility to include same-sex spouses. It also proposes updates to federal tax … Continued

Angela DeSimone hired as Accountant

  Angela DeSimone joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as an accountant in the finance department. With eight years of experience in finance, DeSimone will manage general accounting functions such as settling agency bill statements and monthly bank reconciliations. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California University of Pennsylvania. DeSimone is originally from … Continued

New FAQs Released For ACA Market Reform Provisions

Direction on implementing services affected by the market reform provisions of the Affordable Care Act is provided in FAQs jointly issued by the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury. The FAQs directly address the following services: Lactation counseling and equipment (Q 1-5) Non-grandfathered (NGF) health plans must cover lactation … Continued

EEOC Proposes Rule for GINA’s Impact on Wellness Programs

A proposed rule to amend the regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) as they relate to employer wellness programs that are part of group health plans was issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in October 2015. While employers are not required to comply with the proposed rule, … Continued