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EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 Updates — What Government Contractors, Brokers, and HR Practitioners Need to Know
05/13/2026

  On March 26, 2026, Executive Order 14398 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) marked a meaningful shift in how compliance is evaluated in federal procurement. Together with new...

DOL Announces 2025 Increased Health & Welfare Rates for SCA-Covered Contracts
07/07/2025

The Department of Labor has announced the following fringe benefit (Health & Welfare) rate increases for SCA-covered contracts:  $5.55 per hour (increase from $5.36) $5.09 per hour for EO...

The 2024 Health & Welfare Fringe Benefit Rate
07/19/2024

Annually, government contractors eagerly await the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement of the new fringe benefit obligation for health and welfare benefits under the Service Contract Act (SCA)....

The Impact of Inflation on the Cost of Healthcare
04/05/2024

The ripple effects of inflation can be felt across all sectors of the economy, and healthcare is one area where the impact of inflation is felt keenly. The interconnected nature of economic factors...

What is the Service Contract Act?
02/16/2024

“What is the Service Contract Act?” If you’re new to the government contracting space, that question is more essential than you think! The Service Contract Act (SCA) is a vitally important piece of...

Embracing Wellness in 2024: Your Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
01/29/2024

“New year, new you!” Isn’t that always how the saying goes? The threshold of a brand-new year inspires introspection and planning ahead; which is why New Year’s resolutions have become such a popular...

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Embracing Wellness in 2024: Your Guide to New Year's Resolutions
01/29/2024

“New year, new you!” Isn’t that always how the saying goes? The threshold of a brand-new year inspires introspection and planning ahead; which is why New Year’s resolutions have become such a...

Navigating Your Open Enrollment and Making Smart Benefit Selections
10/19/2023

The open enrollment season is upon us once again! That time of year when you have the opportunity to review and make changes to your workplace benefits. While it may seem like a mundane task with...

Embracing Autumn Wellness
09/28/2023

Autumn is a season of transformation – the leaves change their hue and the heat of summer is chased away on cool breezes. Just like in nature, our bodies and minds undergo a shift with the season. As...