ACA Compliance Overview On April 9, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019. This final rule describes benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that apply for the 2019 benefit year. Standards included in the final rule relate to: […]
OSHA Delays Beryllium Rule and Clarifies Requirements for Construction and Shipyards The final rule on beryllium exposure in the general, construction and shipyard industries became effective on May 20, 2017. However, the agency recently announced the delay of enforcement until May 11, 2018. Some of the rule requirements will vary between the three affected industries […]
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data breaches increased 40% in 2016, with a total of 1,093 reported breaches. This trend continued in 2017, with over 1,120 cases reported by October. With such heavy use of and reliance on computers and internet by both large and small organizations for daily operations, businesses are becoming […]
March 21 meeting offers tips on implementing a workplace social media policy. Social media has become a huge part of everyday life and that often includes the workplace. How can employers maintain balance and control over employees with regards to their personal and professional social media activity? At the Wednesday, March 21 Florida Public Relations […]
As 2017 wraps up, we can’t help but reflect on all the incredible things our employees have done for their communities throughout the year. Their contributions included individual donations, advocating for a particular cause, and volunteering their days, nights and even weekends. The LassiterWare employees made their communities an even bigger priority this year and were fortunate enough to be able […]
On Dec. 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed by President Trump after passing the House and Senate on Dec. 20. The tax reform bill is the most substantial overhaul of America’s tax system in decades and brings BIG news for small businesses in regards to federal tax code. Notable Provisions: Starting […]
LEESBURG, FLORIDA – LassiterWare’s Longtime Leader, Ted Ostrander, Took His Final Bow into Retirement on October 1, 2017. Ted R. Ostrander, Jr., longtime Chairman and former President/CEO of LassiterWare Insurance, retired October 1, marking his 44th year with the agency to the day. Ostrander, took a step down in 2013 into the Chairman role and […]
Friday, November 3, 2017 Sumter Sunshine Community Foundation notified LassiterWare on Friday, November 3, 2017, that LassiterWare was selected for the Philanthropic Corporation of the Year Award. Doug Childers, LassiterWare’s CEO, could not be more proud of LassiterWare employees (respectfully referred to as family). LassiterWare Cares foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that was started and […]
“Improving the quality of life during times of financial hardship for LassiterWare employees and providing resources to local charities/organizations that contribute to a vibrant community life and wish to make a difference in the world.” This is the LassiterWare Cares Mission and it has certainly been carried out over the past few weeks. With Hurricane Irma devastating […]
The revised rule requires parameters to be put in place to limit exposure to silica dust and is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for the General Industry and Maritime. The new respirable crystalline silica exposure rule took effect on June 23, 2016, and stipulated industries have one to five years to […]
