The Wage and Hour Division has released the new fringe rates for 2018/2019. The Wage and Hour Division’s All Agency Memorandum 227 sets the Service Contract Act (SCA) Health and…
Author: Jackie Sinex
DOL Finalizes Rule to Expand Association Health Plans
On June 19, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that makes it easier for small employers to join together to purchase health insurance. By forming these benefit…
The Difference Between a 401(k) and a 401(a) (And Why It Matters)
I’m sure you’ve heard of a 401(k) as the type of retirement plan most commonly utilized by businesses and employers but what do you know about a 401(a)? Read on…
What is a Bona Fide Fringe Benefit?
So, you’re entitled to bona fide fringe benefits. What is that? Or maybe you’re an employer double-checking that you are satisfying all SCA benefit compliance requirements? You need to know that…
SCA: What Is It and How Do You Comply?
Government service contractors everywhere know the looming letters, S-C-A. This small acronym packs a big punch and can have a huge impact on government contractors and their projects. At The…
The DOL Rule is Mostly Dead, The SEC Proposal is Out There, and The Future is Murky
A death. A failed rescue attempt. An eleventh hour development on the horizon. Who says the world of healthcare is boring!? The attempts of the AARP and three state attorneys…