Insurance News

Reminder: RI Earned Paid Sick Leave Law Effective July 1 June 20, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, Rhode Island employers generally must provide paid or unpaid earned sick leave to each employee, depending on employer size.
New Minimum Wage Rates Effective July 1 June 19, 2018
Effective July 1, 2018, the minimum wage will increase in several states and cities.
Reminder: OSHA Form 300A Electronic Submission Deadline is July 1 June 18, 2018
Employers are reminded that they must electronically submit information from their 2017 Forms 300A to OSHA by July 1.
Form 5500 Filing Deadline for Many Health Plans is July 31 June 11, 2018
Group health plan administrators are reminded that Form 5500, Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, must be filed with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) by the last day of the seventh month after the plan year ends. For calendar-year plans, that due date falls on July 31.
New Hampshire Amends Wage Payment Timing Law June 7, 2018
Under a new law, effective July 29, 2018, New Hampshire employers generally must pay wages within:
Form I-9 Audits Up Dramatically Since October June 7, 2018
From October 1, 2017-May 4, 2018, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted 2,282 Form I-9 audits, up from 1,360 audits from October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017. Given this dramatic increase, employers should take a moment to ensure that their Form I-9 compliance practices meet federal requirements.
New Expiration Date for Several Model FMLA Notices is June 30, 2018 June 1, 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has extended the effective date of several model FMLA notices through June 30, 2018.
NM: Minimum Wage Rates for Santa Fe City and County Increased May 31, 2018
The minimum wage rate for the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico has increased to $11.40 per hour. Additionally, the minimum wage rate for Santa Fe County has increased to $11.40 per hour ($3.41 per hour for tipped employees). These increased rates are currently in effect.
Connecticut Adopts Salary History Inquiry Ban May 31, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, a new law generally prohibits Connecticut employers from inquiring about a prospective employee's wage and salary history unless it is voluntarily disclosed.
South Carolina Enacts Pregnancy Accommodation Law May 25, 2018
South Carolina has enacted a new law that prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against employees with medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Mark Glandon

President

Mark founded Glandon Insurance in 1991 and has over 25 years in the insurance industry. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University, a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (he is the past president of EVAHU) and is a member of the Optima Health Broker Advisory Board.

Maureen Glandon

Small Group Development

Maureen is responsible for broker lead development and recruitment. Maureen also provides broker support with Medicare products as well as Marketing. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance, Maureen worked for Lincoln Financial for 6 years and has a total of 22 years insurance experience. Maureen holds her Life and Health license.

Teresa Wilkerson

Broker Representative

Terry works with brokers with Optima Health group and individual business. Terry came to Glandon Insurance after 30 years at Prudential where she worked with both brokers and clients handling sales and service of life and annuities. Terry has her Life & Health License as well as her Series 6. Terry has completed the National Association of Health Underwriters Health Care Reform Certification Course.

Lisa Brogan

Property & Casualty

Lisa heads up our Property & Casualty Deptartment She works with Commercial and Personal coverages of all types. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance she ran her own agency for over 20 years. In addition to holding her P&C license she also holds her life and health.

Katie Williams

Senior Account Manager

Katie Williams is the Senior Account Manager at Glandon Insurance. With over 10 year’s experience, Katie successfully manages small, mid, and large sized clients by assisting employers with coordinating all aspects of company-wide benefits strategies and administration. She demonstrates commitment to her clients with superior service through on-going plan maintenance, enrollment changes, and claims administration.

Jennifer Okrasinski

Broker Representative/Account Manager

Jennifer works with our clients on enrollments, service issues and just about any question or problem, big or small, you may have. In addition she works with our brokers regarding Anthem and Aetna group business. She also provides broker support for our ancillary products. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance Jennifer worked at Advisors Financial Group in Raleigh, NC for over 10 years. There she worked with brokers on life insurance cases and annuities. Jennifer holds her Life and Health License in the state of VA.