Michigan Employee Leave Laws: An Employer’s Guide
Employers may provide employees with different types of unpaid and/or paid leave as part of their total compensation package such as Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and [...]
Is Online Benefits Enrollment Right for Your Employees?
The enrollment period is a daunting time for both employers and employees; it is a lot of work for companies and can be a confusing process for workers. [...]
In Case You Missed It: FMLA & Disability Seminar 2017
On June 22nd, Austin Benefits Group hosted a seminar with several different presentations including a special guest speaker to delve into FMLA & Disability. Jason Petsche from Guardian [...]
Does Your Business Invest in Improving Employee Mental Health?
Since more health plans are now required to cover mental health services under the ACA, more people are using them. As of January 2015, an estimated 3.7 million [...]
Your Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) Explained
After receiving medical treatment using your insurance, you may receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance company. The EOB is a form that insurance companies send [...]
10 Practical Ideas to Support Employee Emotional Well-Being
Emotional well-being is just as important as physical well-being and plays an important role in employee health and performance. If an employee is going through a hard time [...]
Wellness Programs for Small Businesses & Budgets
Half of all U.S. workers work in small businesses.1 Most of these workers do not have access to a wellness program. Small businesses often do not have the [...]
Get To Know Tax Savings Accounts & Calculate Your Savings
U.S. federal income taxes are due back later this month, so we are featuring information regarding three ways to find tax-advantages with your healthcare. There are [...]
Top 12 Employer-Provided Benefits of 2017 [Infographic]
Last year, we featured the top 12 employee benefits and perks of 2016 per Glassdoor's annual survey. We've updated the list for 2017. It's no surprise that Facebook makes [...]
HR Know-How: Employee Claims Issues Solved
Navigating the health care claim process can be challenging for employees, and delayed claim payments and denied claims make it even harder for employees to manage their health [...]