Federal Employment Law Update April 2018 | TX Benefit Consultants

DOL Releases Assistance for Enforcement of Tip Credit Rules under FLSA On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor released a field assistance bulletin (FAB No. 2018-3) providing guidance concerning the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) enforcement of tip credit rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) after Congress amended the FLSA in … Continued

Discount Drug Programs | Fort Worth Employee Benefits Firm

Did you know that you can save time and money on your prescription drugs by simply signing up for a discount card online? With savings as much as 80% off, these discount cards keep your health care costs down even when the prices of prescriptions are sharply rising.  At no cost to the patient, discount … Continued

FWAHU Annual Golf Tournament | TX Benefit Advisors

The Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters Annual Golf Tournament was on April 9th  at Sky Creek Ranch in Keller, Texas. We sponsored hole 9 and hole 11. The funds are benefiting Gill Children Services of Fort Worth in Keller, TX. This year’s tournament raised $1,000 for Gill Children’s Services!  

JKJ Benefits Anniversary Celebration!

On April 1, 2018 we celebrated our 10 Year Anniversary! Thank you to our partners and all of our clients. We hope to be serving you for many more years to come!

Disability Insurance and why you need it! | Fort Worth Employee Benefit Brokers

“Your most valued asset isn’t your house, car, or retirement account. It’s the ability to make a living.” No one foresees needing disability benefits.  But, should a problem arise, the educated and informed employee can plan for the future by purchasing disability insurance to help cover expenses when needed. When you ask people what is … Continued

Here’s Where #FOMO Is Doing You a Disservice | Texas Benefit Consultants

Fear of missing out—is more than just a hashtag. Many Millennials admit that #FOMO drives a lot of their decisions on what they wear, what they do, even what they eat and drink. We live in a world of social influence. But one area where #FOMO really does you a disservice? No one is afraid … Continued

Quick Look: Medical Savings Accounts | TX Benefit Advisors

Medical savings accounts help you save on healthcare expenses and give you control of spending.

Ask the Experts: Gathering Race and Ethnicity Information for the EEO-1 Report | Fort Worth Employee Benefit Brokers

Question: What is the best way to get ethnicity and race information for each employee for the EEO-1 report? Answer: Self-identification is the preferred method for gathering the required information for the EEO-1 report. As an employer, you are required to ask employees to self-identify if they wish; however, employees are not required to self-identify. If … Continued

IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Updates Withholding Calculator | Texas Benefit Brokers

Our February 1, 2018 blog post reported on the late February release of the Form W-4 and guidance on the income withholding rules that changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. On February 28, 2018, the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the new 2018 Form W-4 and an updated withholding calculator. Why a … Continued

Benefits Easy: Health Savings Accounts | TX Benefit Consultants

Taking control of health care expenses is on the top of most people’s to-do list for 2018.  The average premium increase for 2018 is 18% for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans.  So, how do you save money on health care when the costs seems to keep increasing faster than wage increases?  One way is through … Continued