Granite Insurance Brokers

Granite invites you to attend NCHRA annual Technology Summit on May 29th at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco for an insightful look into the latest technologies advancing the practice of HR. From core systems to niche platforms, you’ll have the opportunity to compare the latest solutions from leading HR service partners in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Your time is too valuable to waste, dedicate the day to ensure you’re using it wisely. And while your there, come say hi to TEAM GRANITE at our Granite HealthPro booth. We'll also be presenting during the summit on Increasing ROI with Benefit Software!

HSA Contribution Limits and Minimum Deductibles for 2016 Adjusted for Inflation

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2016 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as determined under the Internal Revenue Code.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) prohibits harassment of an employee based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits harassment of employees who are 40 or older on the basis of age, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits harassment based on disability, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits harassment of an employee based on genetic information. All of the anti-discrimination statutes enforced by the EEOC prohibit retaliation for complaining of discrimination or participating in complaint proceedings.

Preventing employee abuse of FMLA leave is a growing concern for employers. FMLA abuse can be very costly to employers in terms of lost productivity. It also places additional burdens on those employees who must take on the responsibilities of the absent employee to keep up with workflow.

First aid is medical care that all employers must provide to their employees. The difference between first aid and medical treatment is based on the type of treatment an employee receives. It does not depend on whether the treatment is provided by a physician or another licensed health-care professional.

We're excited to announce that Granite Insurance Brokers' non-profit, The Great American NO BULL Challenge, will be having their 4th annual Teen Video Awards at YouTube in Los Angeles.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Council has released new regulations concerning the California Family Rights Act. The new regulations are effective July 1, 2015.

5 Things for Employers to Know About Form I-9

As an employer, one of your most important responsibilities when hiring a new employee is to properly complete Form I-9. It sounds simple, but it can be easy to make a mistake or get confused as to exactly what is required. Below are five basic points to remember:

1. All Employers Need to Use Form I-9
As a general rule, all U.S. employers must verify the employment eligibility and identity of each employee hired to work in the United States by completing Form I-9 for every employee, including U.S. citizens. Employers are not required to complete Forms I-9 for independent contractors. However, it is against the law to contract for the labor of an individual knowing that he or she is not authorized to work in the United States.

Although often thought of as an afterthought, exit interviews can play an extremely valuable role in the growth of a company.  There are a variety of reasons to conduct exit interviews with departing employees, but each can contribute to the improvement of your business in one shape or another.  The following are some of the benefits of exit interviews:

A Certificate of Insurance is no more or less than a “snap-shot” of your insurances, and bestows no rights on the recipient of the Certificate. The actual Certificate reveals the various kinds and types of your insurance policies:  policy dates, and coverage limits.