Category Archives: employee benefits

You Just Won Your First Government Contract. Now What?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

A common question that arises when speaking with contractors around the country: “Now that we’ve won this contract, what should we do next?” Let’s take a look at the factors that should be considered after a successful bid to ensure … Continue reading →

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Form 5500: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

If you’re an employer that provides benefits to your employees, staying on the up and up with the big government institutions is imperative. The Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), … Continue reading →

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Health-Related Productivity Costs to Government Contractors

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

Offering health coverage and benefits to employees and their dependents is a major expense. In government contracting, there’s an interest in keeping costs low and bids competitive. It can be tempting for government contractors to take the required fringe and … Continue reading →

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Boon’s Top 5 Health and Wellness Tips for Spring 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

The warm weather is coming! You’re spending more time outside and enjoying the best of the season. A cornerstone of seasonal happiness is, of course, your health. Whether it’s a health tip to carry through the rest of the year, … Continue reading →

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Boon Buzz: Benefit News for Spring 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

April showers bring May flowers, and the world of benefits is also in full bloom! Here’s your spring refresher on the latest regulations, data, and more! Read on to learn more: 1. DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2019 In … Continue reading →

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Standards for San Francisco HCSO Released

Posted on April 26, 2019 by

The City of San Francisco recently released their official 2019 notice regarding the Health Care Security Ordinance that applies to businesses with 20 or more workers and nonprofits with 50 or more employees. It states that businesses with 20 or … Continue reading →

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Three Compliance Violation Nightmares for Government Contractors

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

There are many entities and regulations that preside over government contractors and the subcontractors they work with. The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931. The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965. And that’s just to name a few! When it comes to … Continue reading →

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