November 10, 2021
Navigating COVID Mandates – An IBTX Enterprise Panel Friday, November 19, 2021 | 9:00am CST Join our handpicked team of experts as they cover an array of useful information on the latest mandates. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask the questions you need answers to as you work to successfully navigate the …
November 4, 2021
OSHA Releases Vaccination and Testing ETS Thursday, November 4, 2021 On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. Affected employers will be required to comply with most provisions of the ETS by …
November 2, 2021
EEOC Issues Guidance on Religious Objections to Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Friday, October 29, 2021 On Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should handle employee requests for religious exemptions from their COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The new FAQs address rules …
October 4, 2021
IBTX Client Portal Training Webinar Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 1:00pm CST Join us to explore your free IBTX 24/7 client portal. Capable of providing you access to certificates of insurance, policy forms, ID cards, IBTX company information, online resources and more, this webinar is aimed at helping you login, navigate and utilize …
September 10, 2021
President Biden to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Employees and Large Employers Thursday, September 9, 2021 On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed executive orders requiring federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Biden also directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to draft a new emergency rule …
September 2, 2021
IBTX Welcomes Amanda Richey as Benefits Client Service Specialist Thursday, September 2, 2021 San Antonio, TX – Acrisure Agency Partner IBTX (www.ib-tx.com) has hired Amanda Richey as Benefits Client Service Specialist. As a benefits client service specialist Amanda will work with IBTX benefits clients to ensure they stay within their eligibility requirements while …
September 2, 2021
IBTX Welcomes Keirstin McCloud as Claims Advocate Thursday, September 2, 2021 San Antonio, TX – Acrisure Agency Partner IBTX (www.ib-tx.com) has hired Keirstin McCloud as a Claims Advocate. As a claims advocate she will be responsible for helping IBTX clients with managing all areas of their claim. As part of the …
September 2, 2021
2022 Open Enrollment Checklist Wednesday, September 1, 2021 For employers operating their group health and welfare plans beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022, now is the time of the year to prepare for open enrollment. Typically, the focus is on evaluating the services and performance of vendors, renewing rates, and considering design …
September 2, 2021
IRS Releases Guidance on Employee Retention Credit Tuesday, August 31, 2021 On August 4, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice 2021-49 with respect to the 2021 Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Previously, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA, P.L. 117-2) extended the ERC through December 2021 and revised certain provisions and ERC …
September 2, 2021
Incorporating the COVID-19 Vaccine into a Wellness Program: Critical Considerations for Employers Monday, August 30, 2021 On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – the first such approval of its kind. Along with expanded access to the vaccine, the FDA’s announcement …
