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Straight talk on payroll, benefits, and keeping good people.

What's happening with health costs and labor rules, and what it actually means for your business. In plain English.

UnitedHealthcare Plans an 11% Premium Hike for 2026, but Employers Finally Have a Better Option

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 05/29/2026

UnitedHealthcare just announced an 11% premium hike for 2026. Here's how employers can cut costs and boost take-home pay without switching carriers.

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UnitedHealthcare Plans an 11% Premium Hike for 2026, but Employers Finally Have a Better Option

Lawmakers, Labor Rules… and What It Means for Your Business

by: Chris AttawayPublished on: 05/20/2026

A quick take on the DOL's proposed independent contractor rule change, what it means for small business owners, and how to build cost and retention strategy regardless of how the regulation shakes out

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Lawmakers, Labor Rules… and What It Means for Your Business

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