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4 Frequently Asked Questions about FMCSA Hours of Service

DON JERRELL
HNI Associate Vice President

Rest and work in the transportation industry — aka  FMCSA hours of service — are heavily regulated and can be confusing.
 
The Hours of Service of Drivers Final Rule was published in 2011. Some regulations went into effect in February 2012. The remainder of the FMCSA hours of service rules are planned to go into effect July 1, 2013.  [Click here for a link to a FMCSA hours of service summary.]
 
Topics: Transportation

6 New Health Care Reform Taxes and Fees

GWEN SNYDER
HNI Account Executive

It's Tax Day! Is your business ready for the new health care reform taxes and fees?

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Holistic Wellness Programs Incorporate a 360 Degree View of Health

PATTY MURPHY
HNI Health Systems Consultant

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices Likely Delayed until 2016

DON JERRELL
HNI Associate Vice President

Topics: Transportation

10 Reasons Why the Collision Damage Waiver is a Must Have

NICK ZUPKE
HNI Personal Lines Account Executive

When renting a car, you will be offered the option of purchasing a collision damage waiver ( CDW).  A lot of our personal lines customers ask us — do you really need this?

The collision damage waiver is an insurance policy keeps the rental company from coming after you for collision damages. This protection may be well worth the investment — according to the   National Safety Council, the average cost of injury in a car accident is $61,600.

Here are 10 things to consider when deciding whether to purchase or decline this optional coverage. 

Health Insurance Exchanges for Small Businesses Face Delay

GWEN SNYDER
HNI Account Executive

Small businesses will not be able to provide workers with a choice of health plans because of a delay in rolling out health exchanges.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Building a Culture of Wellness and the Affordable Care Act

PATTY MURPHY
HNI Health Systems Consultant

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) encourages worksite wellness programs to become part of the national public health strategy.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Fake Letter to Motor Carriers Demands Bank Account Information

CHRIS TANKE
HNI Vice President & Transportation Practice Leader

The U.S. Department of Transportation warned motor carriers last week against fraudulent letters asking for sensitive financial information.

Topics: Transportation

Reporting Workers Compensation Claims: 5 Reasons to File 'Em Fast!

Reporting workers compensation claims in a timely manner is important.  While late reporting of workers compensation claims by the employer does not affect the employee's benefits, it often causes issues with claims handling process and usually increases the cost to the employer.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Expanded FMLA Guidelines Protect Military, Airline Employees

GWEN SNYDER
HNI Account Executive

Important expansions to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) now provide increased protections for military families and members of airline flight crews.

Topics: HR / Employee Benefits