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How HNI Wowed Employees With a Private Health Exchange

THERESA DEW
HNI HR Manager

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

FMCSA Eliminates Requirement for Drivers to Report Convictions

DON JERRELL
HNI Associate Vice President

As of May 28, interstate truck drivers and bus drivers no longer will need to report out-of-state traffic convictions to their home-state licensing agency.  Drivers still must report a conviction to their employer within 30 days of the conviction, however. 

Topics: Transportation

5 Reasons Private Exchanges Are So Hot in Benefits

THERESA DEW
HNI HR Manager

Private exchanges are a hot topic in employee benefits, and they're continue to pick up steam. [Our May 16th HNI U event on the topic has shattered our previous record for webinar registrations, and more and more people are signing up to learn more every day!]

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

HR COMPLIANCE ALERT: New I-9 Form Required Starting May 7

BARB RAND
HNI Compliance Advisor

Starting May 7, all employers will be required to use a revised Form I-9, the employment eligibility verification document completed for every new hire. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the change to the I-9 employment eligibility form in early March.

The new form now is two pages (up from one page), 
Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

2 Ways MAP-21 Could Surprise Freight Brokers

CHRIS TANKE
HNI Vice President & Transportation Practice Leader

The MAP-21 transportation funding bill passed by Congress in July 2012 is going require many changes in the transportation industry over the coming months.  However, two changes the bill requires of freight brokers may be flying a bit under the industry radar.

Topics: Transportation

The 5 Biggest Myths about Captive Insurance

When looking at opportunities to contain risk and expenses, many companies feel they are a bad fit for a captive insurance. The truth is, a captive could work for any firm willing to take the time to invest in this risk management tool.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

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