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Employers must follow federal regulations for employee accommodations, primarily the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, employers with 15 or more employees must provide...

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Starting December 23, 2024, all covered entities and their business associates will need to adhere to stricter HIPAA privacy protections specifically for reproductive health care....

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Open enrollment is a crucial time for employees to make decisions about their benefits, impacting their health and financial well-being. However, many rush through this process. A...

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U.S. employers predict a 5.8% rise in health benefit costs for 2025, according to Mercer’s 2024 National Survey of Employer-sponsored Health Plans. This is the third year in a row that...

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Discover how your employee leave policy could be influencing your ability to attract and retain top talent. Navigating the complexities of different leave types and their organizational...

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On September 9, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Departments) released a final rule to strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction...

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In Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has reaffirmed that their April 2021 cybersecurity...

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On September 6, 2024, the IRS unveiled Revenue Procedure 2024-35, which updates the contribution percentage for 2025 to determine the affordability of an employer’s health plan under...

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Employee satisfaction has hit a four-year low, according to BambooHR's Employee Happiness Index. The survey recorded a score of 35 out of 100 in May 2024, trending down from 44 in May...

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With federal, state, and local elections slated for Tuesday, November 5, this year, it’s important for employers to stay informed about the various ways these events can impact the...