On April 27, 2021 the Biden-Harris administration issued an executive order raising the minimum wage for workers who are working on federal contracts to $15. The task of implementing and…
Month: April 2021
Contractors Plan Ahead for Biden Infrastructure Plan
In March 2021, President Biden unveiled a sprawling $2 trillion infrastructure plan dubbed the American Jobs Act. The colossal proposal will put billions of dollars towards major construction contracts, creating…
Springtime Health and Wellness Tips for 2021
Spring has sprung, but it feels a little different this year. For some of us, spring holds the memory of the COVID-19 lockdown that began a year ago. For others,…
ARPA FAQs and Model Notices Issued by the DOL
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) recently released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and model notices to provide guidance in the implementation and COBRA subsidy provisions within the American Rescue Plan…
Vacation Benefits Under the SCA and Compliance
Vacation benefits are a highly desirable benefit that employees value. Taking time for mental wellness is just as important as other employee benefits that contractors are required to offer their…
What Drives Healthcare Plan Costs?
Healthcare costs have been on the rise and are predicted to continue upward. While some healthcare plan costs can be managed through healthcare literacy and intentional health choices, others stem…