by keyseradmin | Mar 12, 2021 | Compliance, Human Resources
By Allen Smith Some workers are growing tired of ongoing pandemic-related restrictions and becoming lax in their compliance with COVID-19-related protocols such as mask wearing. Their “pandemic fatigue” is creating challenges and legal risks that employers...
by keyseradmin | Mar 12, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. ARPA is the latest COVID relief package intended to deliver a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus aimed at providing financial assistance to employers and individuals...
by keyseradmin | Feb 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Employers are often looking for ways to manage rising health care costs. One common approach they may consider is offering opt-out arrangements to their employees. In such an arrangement, an employer offers a financial incentive or an opt-out payment to employees who...
by keyseradmin | Feb 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued worker safety guidance for coronavirus protection programs on January 29, requiring greater input from employees and enhanced mask protections. “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and...
by keyseradmin | Feb 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Health insurance issuers and employment-based group health plans face new federal requirements to demonstrate their mental health parity compliance. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (CAA, or the Act), Division BB, Sec. 203 requires plans...
