Press Release: Henderson Brothers New Hires – September 23, 2014

ANASTASIA CHEIKHI HIRED AS AN ACCOUNTANT AT HENDERSON BROTHERS   PITTSBURGH – September 23, 2014 – Anastasia Cheikhi was hired as an accountant at Henderson Brothers Inc, working in the Accounting department. Prior to joining Henderson Brothers, Cheikhi worked as a finance assistant at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Previously, she worked as a staff … Continued

Code 125 Cafeteria Plan Requirements

Many employers established a Cafeteria Plan well over 20 years ago, and it is very likely, because of IRS rules, that a written plan document was formally adopted at the time the plan was established, and a booklet summarizing the plan was distributed to participants. The IRS cafeteria plan regulations indicate that if there is … Continued

The Impact of Health FSA Carryover Balances on HSA Eligibility

The IRS released a Chief Counsel Advice (CCA) memorandum that explains how the new health FSA carryover impacts Health Savings Account eligibility. When the IRS altered the “use-or-lose” rule, allowing certain participants in health FSAs to carryover unused balances of up to $500 into the next plan year, questions arose about how this carryover would … Continued

What You Need to Know About the Heartbleed Bug

Making waves in the Internet security community is the discovery of the Heartbleed bug, a serious vulnerability that allows hackers to steal personal information that is normally protected by OpenSSL encryption. OpenSSL provides security for Web applications, email, instant messaging and some virtual private networks. According to Internet security services provider Netcraft, about half a … Continued

Evacuating Yourself and Your Family

Evacuations are more common than many people realize. Fires and floods cause evacuations most frequently across the United States, and almost every year, people along coastlines evacuate as hurricanes approach. In addition, transportation and industrial accidents release harmful substances hundreds of times a year, forcing many people to leave their homes. In some circumstances, local … Continued

Know How to React After a Vehicle Crash

Uh oh, you just got into a fender bender on your way to run a quick errand. What should you do now? Stay calm and read on to learn how to react to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible Auto Accident Reaction Tips Get out of your vehicle and provide assistance … Continued

Often Overlooked Employer Liabilities

Employees are critical to the success of any organization. However, with employees come certain risks and potential liabilities. Those risks and potential liabilities are increased with the offering of benefit and retirement plans. In some cases, the liability can become very personal. There are three very important insurance protections employers should have to satisfactorily protect … Continued

Lessons from the Target Data Breach

In late 2013, Target, the large American retailer, was the victim of a massive data breach that affected as many as 110 million customers. Cyber attackers installed malicious software on point-of-sale devices at Target stores and were able to steal the financial information of 40 million customers and the personal information of 70 million. From … Continued

Managing Identity Theft

Guidance for Your Business It is almost impossible to be in business and not collect or hold personally identifying information – such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, etc. – about customers, employees and business partners. If this information falls into the wrong hands, it could put these individuals at risk … Continued

Using Temporary Heating Devices Safely

  For some of us, the onset of cooler weather means heating our work area with temporary heaters. When used correctly, these heaters can make the working environment much more comfortable. However, when used incorrectly, they present a significant risk of fire or even explosion. To-Dos Before Use Heaters are primarily used seasonally and are … Continued