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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Valerie Ortiz

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Over the past 20 years, Valerie Ortiz has worn many hats at National Insurance Services. She currently heads up NIS’ Marketing Team where she helps to create and execute employee benefit communications based upon our public sector clients’ needs. Valerie brings order to the chaos and has a zeal for detail and a talent for organization.

Recent Articles by Valerie Ortiz

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Mental Health and Inflation-Related Anxiety

2 minute read

We are currently faced with the highest inflation rate since 1981. This is causing many people to feel financially stressed, which may be negatively impacting their mental health....

Belonging in the Workplace

2 minute read

Social belonging is a fundamental human need. Belonging is also a critical component of company culture. At work, belonging is the experience of employees being wholly accepted and...

Microlearning Builds Employee Skills

2 minute read

Some of the challenges that employers face today include attraction and retention and internal skills gaps. If an employee has insufficient skills and chooses to leave or is replaced,...

Top HR Challenges in 2022

5 minute read

The workplace has been changing faster than anyone could have predicted. While the COVID-19 pandemic is largely responsible, various technological advancements and social movements have...

COBRA Notice Lawsuits Increasing

1.5 minute read

There has been a recent rise in lawsuits from former employees alleging deficient COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) election notices. Most have been class action...

Mental Health Impacts Businesses

2 minute read

According to a recent survey from The Hartford Financial Services Group, one third of employers reported significant impacts on their business stemming from their employees’ mental...

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Opioid Addiction and ADA Guidance

1.5 minute read

The Department of Justice issued guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can protect individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other drug addictions from...

Second Booster Shot Recommended for Those Over Age 50 and Immunocompromised

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a second COVID-19 booster dose for people aged 50 and older and individuals who are immunocompromised. The new booster can be...

Women’s Preventive Service Guidelines Updated

1.5 minute read

Under the Affordable Care Act, group health plans are required to cover certain preventative services for women, including annual visits, breastfeeding services, contraception, etc....

Shorter COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Recommended

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its recommendations for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine.