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Results from Annual Employee Benefit Plans Survey released

WebAccording to Mercer’s annual National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans 2020, total health benefit cost rose 3.4% on average in 2020, which comes …

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Paying Employees to Waive Health Insurance Impacts the …

WebAs explained in Question & Answer #9 of Notice 2015-87, the Treasury and IRS determined that "unconditional opt-out arrangements" indeed impact the affordability …

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Tips on Continuing Medical Coverage When an Employee is Too Ill …

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Form HC-5: Questions About Box #4

WebThus, when an employee waives employer coverage by checking box #4 on the Form HC-5, s/he must also give her/his employer a copy of the health insurance plan …

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Health Insurance Waiver: Updated Form HC-5 for 2020 Is …

WebEmployers must ensure employees who choose to waive health care coverage under Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act, complete Form HC-5 annually. …

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Compliance Check: COBRA Notice Requirements

WebEven for smaller employers, costs of non-compliance can add up as federal law provides a penalty of up to $110 per employee per day. Notice Requirements. The …

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2024 Hawaii Employment Benefits Rates: What Employers Need to …

WebOn December 1, 2023, DCD issued a summary of the 2024 Maximum Weekly Wage Base and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts for TDI, WC, and PHC. For Temporary Disability …

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Returning to the Workplace: Administrative Considerations (Phase …

WebAccordingly, consult with legal counsel regarding legal and public health requirements to include in your company’s return-to-work plan. The Hawaii Employers …

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Form HC-5 Now Available for 2022

WebIf employees intend to waive coverage in 2022, they should indicate as such on the 2022 HC-5 form. Employers must keep the signed Form HC-5 and give a copy to …

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Hawaii Employers Council

WebA Recap. Posted Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 pm. On Thursday, February 15th, 2024, the Hawaii Employers Council was proud to be a Special Partner …

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OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

WebHawaii Employers Council 2682 Waiwai Loop Honolulu, HI 96819. Oahu: 808-836-1511 Neighbor Island: 1-800-392-3589

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Kūlia I Ka Nu‘u: Gail Lerch at Hawaii Pacific Health – Making a

WebGail Lerch, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and General Services at Hawaii Pacific Health (“HPH”), recently shared her experiences in making a …

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What Employers Should Know About Marijuana in the Workplace

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2021 Employee Turnover & Sick Time Statistics Survey

WebOn April 15, 2021, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced Hawaii’s annual unemployment rate was at 9.0% for March, which has decreased from …

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Pay or Play Affordability Percentage Decreased for 2023

WebBecause the Federal Poverty Level for 2023 is $13,590, “affordability” under the ACA using the FPL safe harbor is determined by calculating the maximum amount an …

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Governor Ige Signs Gender Affirming Treatment Act

WebOn June 16, 2022, Governor Ige signed HB 2405 into law to be known as the Gender Affirming Treatment Act (“GATA”). According to the bill, the Hawaii legislature found that …

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Stressed to Strong: Mental Health and Wellness Conference …

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What Employers Should Know About: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

WebIn December 2022, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which will take effect in June 2023.. Purpose. The purpose of the PWFA is “to …

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President Biden Signs Joint Resolution Ending COVID-19 National

WebIn March, HEC reported that the Biden Administration had announced its plans to allow the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and National Health Emergency …

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Event: Stressed to STRONG – Mental Health and Wellness …

WebGlenn Furuya, President & CEO, Leadership Works Brooke Nakamura, Occupational Therapist & Ergonomics Coordinator, The Queen’s Health Systems Brandie Ota, …

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