Jennifer Meyer hired as Account Analyst

  Jennifer Meyer has joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as an Account Analyst in the Employee Benefits division. Meyer will use her 12 years of experience to provide day-to-day benefits program service and support to Henderson Brothers’ clients. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Slippery Rock University. Meyer is originally from … Continued

Identity Theft: What to do if Yours is Stolen

    Has your identity been stolen? Act quickly to limit the damage. Make sure you keep copies of all letters, files, reports, and phone calls and note all deadlines on your calendar. Place a 90-day fraud alert and ensure information on your credit report is accurate. Use this checklist to place a 90-day fraud … Continued

Opt-Out Incentives and ACA Affordability

    The IRS has issued proposed regulations on how health coverage opt-out payments, also referred to as opt-out incentives, affect health reform’s premium affordability requirements. These proposed regulations follow information the IRS has previously issued indicating that unconditional opt-out payments must be factored into the Play or Pay affordability equation, but conditional opt-out payments … 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