COVID-19 Vaccination Tracking in Benefits Systems

HR technology vendors are working diligently to unveil new vaccine management solutions designed to help HR teams track the immunization status of employees in addition to other COVID related features. Some experts say using these technologies to collect, store and analyze employee vaccination data comes with legal risks and requires appropriate care in handling. Below … Continued

APIs: What’s the Hype?

Things are changing so fast in the world of HR technology, it’s hard to keep up. Notably, data integrations are leading the charge. Technology providers and insurance carriers alike are touting a better way to exchange data than the traditional, HIPAA 834 file (or EDIs). The term “API” clogs their blog posts and sales collateral, … Continued

All-In-One Versus Point Solutions

The most common question or issue is whether it makes sense for an employer to utilize one “all-in-one” HCM solution for all of their HR technology needs, or if a multiple “point solutions” is the better approach. The idea that there is a single HCM solution that can address all your HR technology needs is … Continued

Are You Best In Benefits?

Henderson Brothers is offering an early look at how employers responded to the challenges of 2020 through our soon to be released benchmarking survey.   Through our partnership with the world’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm, we will conduct our annual benchmarking survey, a premiere resource for comparing the competitiveness of your benefit plan to … Continued

You’re Invited: Benefits Webcast on 2/18/21

EEOC Proposed Wellness Rules: Game Changer? On January 7, 2021, the EEOC released its proposed rules for Participatory wellness programs.  The Biden Administration has since implemented a freeze of the regulations pending further review and alignment of priorities. If implemented, these rules will have a significant impact on most employer wellness programs by regulating incentives … Continued

Webinar: Reopening the Workplace , Thursday, May 21st

Reopening the Workplace: Addressing the Challenges Employers will Face When Operations Resume Presented by Henderson Brothers and Littler Mendelson P.C.  Register for our Henderson Brothers and Littler Mendelson webinar on Thursday, May 21st from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST. Webinar Overview: This webinar is designed to address many of the challenges employers are facing … Continued

Expert Update, COVID-19

Over the past several months our team of experts from across our business units have been delivering thought leadership to clients. The Henderson Brothers Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, and HB Retirement teams have been collaborating on this Expert Update – COVID 19 document which provides concise information relative to the impact of COVID-19 and … Continued

Departments Release Information for COVID-19 Business Tax Credits

On Friday, March 20th, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor distributed a news release that contains important information on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Businesses with less than 500 employees can start to take their refundable payroll tax credits immediately by retaining any funds they would … Continued

Whitepaper: Employee Exposure Considerations and Response Plan

You may have employees who are requesting a response plan or related information if he, she, or a colleague is exposed to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). What are the best practices? What steps should you take to further limit exposure? The following article contains considerations and a sample response plan to address these issues. Read White … Continued