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Human Resource (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often without budgets that match these changes. As a result, HR teams must stay on top of trends and constantly...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had immediate and lasting impacts on employee health. Since employee health and wellness has been put into the spotlight, many employers are expected to expand...
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided notice that it will withdraw its COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). The...
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On January 13, 2022, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). It has...
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It’s probably no surprise to hear that medical expenses and health plan premiums will increase again in 2022. Experts predict a 6.5% increase in medical expenses alone, according to...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its recommendations for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine.
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Brokers and consultants must disclose any direct or indirect compensation they may receive for referral of services to ERISA-covered group health plan sponsors, effective December 27,...
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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests for...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization for an antiviral pill intended to help treat COVID-19 cases.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new guidance and FAQs on COVID-19 and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Disability. It explains what employers may or...
