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The Leadership Multiplier Effect: How Great Leaders Develop Great Leaders

Thursday, Sept. 10
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT

This panel discussion focuses on how leaders can multiply their impact by coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to lead.

Preparing Jobsites for Severe Weather

Severe weather conditions can be detrimental to worksites by damaging equipment, compromising structural integrity, delaying project timelines, and putting workers at risk. This blog outlines common weather hazards affecting construction sites and provides practical steps employers can take to prepare for severe weather.

7 Best Practices to Prevent Heat Illness on the Job

Construction workers face an increased risk of heat illness and even death due to physical exertion, direct sun exposure, and limited access to shade and cooling measures on jobsites. Construction employers can help maintain compliance by implementing the following seven best practices.

Spring 2026

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Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRAs)

July 21, 2026 – ICHRAs offer employers a flexible alternative to traditional group health plans by reimbursing employees for individual health insurance and medical expenses. Read more to understand how ICHRAs work, when they may be a good fit, and the key compliance requirements employers need to consider.

Form 5500s for Health & Welfare Plans

July 21, 2026 – Form 5500 filing requirements are a key part of ERISA compliance for employer-sponsored health and welfare plans. Read more to understand which plans must file, important deadlines, and how proper plan structure can help simplify reporting and avoid penalties.

Nebraska Enacts New Mini-WARN Act

July 13, 2026 – The Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Mini-WARN Act) takes effect on July 18, 2026, and requires certain employers to provide advance notice before qualifying business closings or mass layoffs.

Do Interns & Temporary Employees Have to Be Offered Benefits?

April 23, 2026 – Even short‑term employees can create benefit compliance risk for some employers. Read more to understand when interns and temporary employees may need to be offered coverage.

ERISA Fiduciary Duties

April 23, 2026 – ERISA litigation continues to sharpen expectations around employer fiduciary duties for benefit plans. Read more to understand what this means for plan oversight and compliance.

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA 26)

April 23, 2026 – The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA 26), brings major changes to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) transparency, reporting, and fiduciary oversight for group health plans. Read more to learn what this means for employers and plan sponsors.