Watch Now: ACA 101 – What Employers Need to Know
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State / Local Compliance Update: July 2022
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level,…
Abortion Impact On Employers – Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the…
Watch Now: Connect to Your Work
Productivity and efficiency tend to be the focus of professional improvement. While these are important, equally as crucial is fulfillment…
Early Preparation Is Crucial for 2023 Open Enrollment
The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances…
Watch Now: Discover How Park Prescriptions Can Improve Health
Research has shown that spending 20 minutes outside is enough to improve a person’s mental and physical health. In this…
Supreme Court Dobbs Opinion Released Overruling Roe v. Wade and the Impact on Group Health Plans
On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey…
Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time…
Is your HR technology AI discriminatory?
“We are sounding an alarm regarding the dangers tied to blind reliance on AI and other technologies that we are…
Leaked Supreme Court Opinion Overruling Roe v. Wade and Impact on Group Health Plans
On May 5, a preliminary draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion in Dobbs v.…
HSA & HDHP Limits Increase for 2023
On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs)…
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year Quick Summary What The Patient-Centered…
Navigating the New Transparency Laws – Matrix
There are a number of new health cost transparency obligations imposed upon employers that offer group health plans to employees.…
I-9 Flexibility Rules Extended… Again
HR Compliance Alert – April 25, 2022 Earlier today, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) once again published an extension…
Watch Now: Connect to Your Resilience
Life can be unpredictable, and everyone experiences twists and turns along the way. Anything from daily challenges to traumatic events…
EEOC Reporting Now Open
The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) online portal to submit 2021 EE0-1 reports is now open. The filing deadline is May…
Positive Workforce Drug Tests Reach 20-year High
Recent drug test rates show that positive workforce tests from 2021 climbed to the highest level since 2001, according to…
Increase in Cyber-Attacks Leads to Influx of New Privacy Data Breach Reporting Obligations
Increase in Cyber-Attacks Leads to Influx of New Privacy Data Breach Reporting Obligations Originally published by Fisher Phillips (Monica Snyder…
Watch Now: National Nutrition Month
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Watch Now: Sustainable Eating
Day-to-day life can often feel overwhelming and complicated with to-do lists, busy schedules, and unexpected tasks. Connecting with nature brings…
HR Solutions To Support Employees Affected By International Crises
When the world is in turmoil, it often has a ripple effect on the workplace. Employees may feel anxious or…
How to Read Your Medical Bill
Medical bills are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to read. Charges from clinics and hospitals tend to be lumped together…
4 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022
The cost of healthcare is continuously increasing, and 2022 may be no exception. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, medical expenses are expected…
Watch Now: Connect to Your Dreams
Tired of bad sleep habits? One in three Americans report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Sleep is…
Pay-it-Forward with Caffee Sospeso
Many cafes in Naples Italy, have an old-fashioned Neapolitan coffee pot sitting in the corner waiting for customers to drop…
State-Specific Individual Mandate Rules and Annual Information Reporting Requirements
California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia (DC) have state-specific Individual Mandate requirements and associated…
5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022
Human resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a…
Washington State CARES Act Premiums To deduct or not to deduct.
Washington State Employer Update 5 Employer Steps in Response to Washington Legislature Decision on the WA CARES Act and Premiums Governor…
