New Broward County Flood Maps are coming – how do they affect your flood policy?

Due to an upcoming revision to the FEMA flood maps in Broward County, you may see changes to your existing flood insurance policy. Effective 8/18/2014, Broward County will adopt the revised Flood Insurance Risk Map. If your property is one that changes from a high risk zone to a low/moderate risk zone you may be Read more →

Is an updated Employee Handbook really necessary?

Although there is no law that requires companies to create and maintain an Employee Handbook, think twice if the organization does not believe it is worth the time and effort to create and maintain one. An Employee Handbook, when well put together, can minimize liability for a company. Ensuring new employees, and those who have Read more →

Homeowner’s Coverage and Hurricanes…. Are You Prepared?

The Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be a busy one. Arthur came through in time to deliver a rainy Independence Day for much of the east coast. Many of us are wondering how many other storms will follow. Click here to read about limitations you may have in your current coverage.

Small Employer Health Care Tax Credit Changes for 2014

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) amended the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to create a tax credit for certain small employers that provide health insurance coverage to their employees. The ACA’s small employer health care tax credit, which is contained in Code section 45R, became effective with the 2010 taxable year. The health care tax credit Read more →

Are you just protecting the company?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is putting resources into “aggressive enforcement” regarding prevention of disparate treatment of protected classes under Title VII when companies conduct background investigations related to employment decisions.  Are background investigations part of your company’s practices? HR Workplace Services Inc. (HRWS) is often asked questions about the legality of conducting background Read more →