Balancing working from home and caregiving It’s 2:00 on Monday, my youngest is hanging on my ankles yelling “up” as I try to warm her afternoon nap bottle; while replying back to a coworker from my phone. Meanwhile my oldest daughter is on the couch saying, “Mom, I’m bored what can we do?!?”. At this…
Year in Review: Compliance Updates from 2019 by Jim Hill, Vice President of Clark-Mortenson Insurance OSHA LOG The OSHA 300 log is part of a federal requirement concerning safety in the workplace. It is a form that must be filled out by employers and displayed in a visible area. The log records all applicable injuries…
The IRS issues a change to Form W-4 For the first time in more than three decades the IRS has revamped the W-4 form, also known as the “Employee’s Withholding Certificate.” 2020 IRS Form W-4 Employers use IRS Form W-4 to determine each employee’s federal tax withholdings. The new form is intended to harmonize tax…
Effective Communication: The Employee Handbook Employee handbooks explain the relationship and responsibilities of employee and employer and provide clear communication on a variety of employment topics. A well-written employee handbook establishes guides for the workplace and protects the employer from liability. A Guide Handbooks specify expectations, rules and compensation. A comprehensive employee handbook will include…
Vermont Prohibits Use of Electronic Cigarettes in the Workplace Workplace Prohibition Effective July 1, 2016 A new law in Vermont prohibits using electronic cigarettes in any workplace. Prohibitions Under the new law, the possession of lighted tobacco products or use of tobacco substitutes is prohibited in any workplace. "Tobacco substitutes" are products—including electronic cigarettes or…
We hope everyone enjoys their Holidays and celebrations whatever they may be! Our office will be closed early Friday December 23rd at 3PM and closed Monday December 26th so our team members can take some much deserved time with their own family and friends. Best wishes to all! pic.twitter.com/sAP3…
Congrats to all who were acknowledged last week at the Merrimack Valley Chamber's Annual Dinner!
One of our Insurance Advisors, Lars Olsen, serves as an Ambassador to the Chamber & is a Board member for the Haverhill Exchange Club. The club is pictured with @MassGovernor below! pic.twitter.com/u3xO…
As the Endorsed Agency for the NH Association of Residential Care Homes, our Assisted Living & Eldercare Practice Group was pleased to attend the 2022 Convention. Relevant presentations & wonderful conversations! Congrats to our raffle winner, we’ll be calling you directly! pic.twitter.com/URZy…
Congrats to our Agency leader Beth Needham! Beth was installed as the Chairperson of the Big I NH in Portsmouth Tuesday night. We are very proud of her & excited she is leading a strong organization that helps NH insurance agents, our companies, and local business community's! pic.twitter.com/R4e5…
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