Cyber threats and data security remain a big concern for individuals and businesses alike. But sometimes, the most effective cybersecurity comes down to the little things, like using strong passwords, installing security updates and keeping your car’s key fob in the freezer. Wait, what? It’s true....
On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service gave employers averaging at least 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees in 2015 (Applicable Large Employers or ALEs) an early holiday gift. The IRS extended the Affordable Care Act’s due date to furnish 2016 Forms 1095-C to...
A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Fair Labor Standards Act's new white-collar overtime exemption regulations. Ten days before their effective date, District Court Judge Amos Mazzant issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that temporarily prohibits the Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the...
Florida has joined the growing number of states that regulate and permit the medical use of marijuana after more than 6.5 million Floridians voted to approve Amendment 2. As a result, the Florida Constitution now includes the right for people with one or more of...
On January 1, 2017, Florida's minimum wage will be going up five cents to $8.10 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees, which is in addition to tips, is also going up five cents to $5.08 per hour. The Florida Minimum Wage Act, which...
In a previous article, we discussed the possibility that Florida employers may soon be paying substantially more for workers' compensation insurance. Unfortunately, this possibility has become a reality. On October 5, 2016, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) issued a final order approving an overall...
Have you ever been asked to provide or review a Certificate of Insurance? If not, chances are you will. A growing number of business agreements have mandatory insurance requirements, including those involving landlords, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors and service providers, to name a few....
Is it wrong to lie on an insurance application? Many believe that it's no big deal, like lying to the IRS. In reality, it can have serious consequences, like lying to the IRS. If an insurance application contains false or incorrect information, a claim that...
Did you know that there will be nearly 21 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020? According to Gartner, an information technology research company, 5.5 million new devices are connecting every day. This rapidly growing network of Internet-enabled physical devices capable connecting, communicating and identifying...
Are you planning to hit the road one last time before summer comes to an end? If so, we have some advice—BE CAREFUL! According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the number of motor vehicle deaths from January through June 2016 is 9% higher than during...