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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

Civil Penalty Amounts Increased

2.5 minute read

Effective November 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has increased the following key penalties affecting group health plans.

EEOC Issues New Workplace Retaliation COVID-19 FAQs

1 minute read

According to federal agencies, retaliation claims have risen each year for the last 20 years.

Booster Shot Eligibility Expanded to All Adults

1.5 minute read

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement expanding their recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots. Now all adults 18 years and older who received a...

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Penalties

1.5 minute read

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) has specific measures that the employer must implement....

FDA Advisory Panel Endorses Low-dose COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

.5 minute read

A panel of vaccine experts endorsed a low-dose Pfizer vaccine shot for children ages 5-11. Next, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must decide if they agree with the endorsement.

Natural Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

2 minute read

President Biden recently announced sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Federal employees must now be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Private employers with 100 or more...

Vaccine Mandate for Federal and Large Employers

1.5 minute read

President Biden recently signed executive orders that will require federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. These new rules come after the Pfizer vaccine...

Pfizer Vaccine Approved by FDA

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. It is the first full approval of a coronavirus vaccine. The other vaccines are still...

EEOC Updates Guidance and Issues New FAQs about ADA

2 minute read

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has added new and updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disability Act...

Updated Q&As on COVID-19 and FMLA

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its “COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers” webpage. It has been reoriented to be geared towards employees...