Human Resources
& Benefits Assistance
2008 Salary & Benefits Survey
May 28 is the deadline to enter/update your organization's salary and benefit information; results will be available by mid-July. Get more info and enter your data now.
GASB OPEB services for cities
Discounted actuarial services are now available to help your city evaluate and calculate your GASB OPEB liability. Read more, and see if your city qualifies for a case study.
Toolkit helps prepare your city
for workforce changes
A projected workforce shortage is just around the corner—cities should begin working on the problems associated with workforce shortages and large-scale retirements now. Learn more and access the LMC Workforce Planning Toolkit.
Changes in dependent coverage
A 2007 change to Minnesota state law amended the definition of "dependent" under group health, dental, and vision plans. The state definition of dependent differs from the federal tax definition of dependent. Learn more about the changes and considerations for cities.
Medicare Part D: Employer notification obligations
Employers are required to provide a disclosure notice of “creditable coverage” to those individuals eligible for Medicare Part D. Learn more about the notification requirements and link to additional information.
HIPAA Compliance Resources
Cities offering employer-sponsored health plan must comply with some of the privacy and security rules under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) administrative simplification standards. Access the League's HIPAA toolkit for more information on HIPAA compliance activities.
EAP RFP Template
The League's Benefits Consultation Services helps members administer employee benefits and navigate the employee benefits market. The most recent RFP template assists cities seeking to contract for an employee assistance program. Find out more and download the RFP templates and evaluation tools.
LMC HR & Benefits Program
League members can get assistance and expert guidance in one of the most important components of any organization -- human resources. Find out more about the services, assistance and guidance, and memos and publications available through the LMC HR/Benefits Program.
Final FLSA Regulations on Exemptions Issued
Final regulations on exemptions provided under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have the potential to impact any city employees currently exempt from overtime pay on the basis of the executive, administrative, professional, or computer exemptions. Cities should review the regulations to see if they will impact any city employees or job classifications.Learn more about the impact of the regulations on your city.
Public Purpose & City Expenditures
In July 2002, the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) issued a report addressing spending practices of the city of Brooklyn Park. The League compiled a memo in response to the report. View and download the Aug. 2002 LMC memo distributed to member cities (pdf).
COBRA Compliance Manual & Sample Materials
The League is currently updating the COBRA Compliance Kit, which assists member cities in responding to Minnesota and federal continuation of benefits laws. In the interim, please contact LMC Benefits Manager Erin Rian if you have COBRA related questions. [E-mail: erian@lmc.org. Phone: (651) 215-4095.] Private sector employers should refer to the MN Dept. of Health web site or the U.S. Dept. of Labor web site for COBRA information.
