The fall season offers so much! The weather is mild and lovely, the fun of school and fall sports returns for many families, and the entire world seems to slow…
Year: 2021
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Contracting Space
Diversity and inclusion efforts have become a fixture of the American workplace. Curating a culture that allows for broader perspectives and takes full advantage of the complete spectrum of worker…
Mental Health Matters in a Post-Pandemic Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced individuals at all levels of society to reexamine their lives. In the American workplace, questions have arisen about the future of remote work, whether vaccination…
The Contractor’s Plan for Submitting a SCA Contract Bid
The Service Contract Act (SCA) is an important regulation that governs federal contractors. For SCA contractors of all levels of experience, the SCA proposal preparation process can present an array…
Self-Funded Health Plans and Reference-Based Pricing
As healthcare costs in the U.S. continue to skyrocket, the search is on for new ways to reduce costs. This is especially true for employers seeking to reduce the costs…
2021 SCA Fringe Rate Announced by the DOL
On July 16, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued All Agency Memorandum No. 237, announcing that the prevailing health and welfare fringe benefit rate under the…