New to HR, or looking for a refresher on your obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Join GBS Benefits Attorney, Susan L. Grassli as she
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would
Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United
Productivity and efficiency tend to be the focus of professional improvement. While these are important, equally as crucial is fulfillment and satisfaction in your profession.
The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks
Research has shown that spending 20 minutes outside is enough to improve a person’s mental and physical health. In this short video, GBS Health & Wellness
On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v.
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. A
“We are sounding an alarm regarding the dangers tied to blind reliance on AI and other technologies that we are seeing increasingly used by employers.”
On May 5, a preliminary draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked and published.
On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee by July 31 Each Year Quick Summary What The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee
There are a number of new health cost transparency obligations imposed upon employers that offer group health plans to employees. Although these rules have been
HR Compliance Alert – April 25, 2022 Earlier today, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) once again published an extension in the flexibilities provided and
Life can be unpredictable, and everyone experiences twists and turns along the way. Anything from daily challenges to traumatic events can leave lasting impacts. Each
The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) online portal to submit 2021 EE0-1 reports is now open. The filing deadline is May 17, 2022. It is wise
Recent drug test rates show that positive workforce tests from 2021 climbed to the highest level since 2001, according to a new analysis released by
Increase in Cyber-Attacks Leads to Influx of New Privacy Data Breach Reporting Obligations Originally published by Fisher Phillips (Monica Snyder Perl), GBS & Leavitt Group’s
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Day-to-day life can often feel overwhelming and complicated with to-do lists, busy schedules, and unexpected tasks. Connecting with nature brings a level of peace and
When the world is in turmoil, it often has a ripple effect on the workplace. Employees may feel anxious or stressed about events happening outside
Medical bills are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to read. Charges from clinics and hospitals tend to be lumped together instead of itemized – making
The cost of healthcare is continuously increasing, and 2022 may be no exception. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, medical expenses are expected to grow by 6.5% in
Tired of bad sleep habits? One in three Americans report not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Sleep is an important pillar of good
Many cafes in Naples Italy, have an old-fashioned Neapolitan coffee pot sitting in the corner waiting for customers to drop receipts inside. These coffee pots
California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia (DC) have state-specific Individual Mandate requirements and associated annual reporting requirements that largely
Human resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a result, HR teams must constantly
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