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Allegheny County’s New Paid Parental Leave Requirement: What Employers Need to Know

Are Local Leave Mandates the Next Frontier in Compliance? The leave management landscape continues to evolve, and employers are once […]

Blog, Legal Alerts - October 27, 2026

Colorado FAMLI Update

2027 Premium Reduction and Employer Compliance Considerations What Is Changing? Effective January 1, 2027, Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance […]

Blog, Legal Alerts - October 22, 2026

Navigating DOL Changes: Considerations for Employers and Fiduciaries 

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has signaled plans to revisit the procedures governing prohibited transaction exemptions (PTEs) under the […]

Blog - September 29, 2026

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave Update

D.C. Reduces Available Family and Medical Leave Benefits Beginning October 1, 2026 Executive Summary The District of Columbia has enacted […]

Blog, Legal Alerts - September 15, 2026

Karin Landry Named ICCIE Fellow at 2026 VCIA Conference

Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company, is proud to announce that Karin Landry has been named an ICCIE Fellow, […]

Blog - August 14, 2026

Employer Questionnaire: Evaluating and Implementing a Leave Planning Tool

Use this checklist to assess the fit, readiness, and implementation requirements of a leave planning tool. For each item, check […]

Blog - August 4, 2026

Point Solution Spotlight: Employer Strategies for Menopause Support

Menopause support has rapidly shifted from a taboo topic to a fast-growing area of interest in an employer’s benefits offering, […]

Blog - June 10, 2026

Home Diagnostic Testing: What Employers Need to Know Now

Implications for Cost, Care Quality, and Employee Engagement At-home diagnostic testing has shifted from a convenience to a standard part […]

Blog - May 28, 2026

Rethinking Pension Risk Transfer: A Better Way Forward

Pension risk transfer (PRT) strategies, particularly buy-ins and buy-outs, have become a cornerstone for organizations looking to reduce pension-related risk […]

Blog - May 19, 2026