5 COBRA Mistakes — How to Prevent Them

Most employers have to deal with COBRA at one time or another, but these are common errors. 1. Not realizing the group health plan is subject to COBRA. Under COBRA, if you have at least 20 employees and a group health plan, you must give qualified beneficiaries who...

Social Security Changes for 2019

According to the Social Security Administration, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31,...

2019 Minimum Wage Schedule

Maine Minimum Wage Maine’s minimum wage is increasing, effective January 1, 2019. Maine statute regarding salary workers is based on the state minimum wage and therefore will also see an increase. 2019 State Minimum Wage: $11.00* 2019 Minimum Direct Service...