Has your organization received a check from your health insurance company recently? That’s a surprising twist—it usually works the other way, right? That check may...
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Are you Offering More Paid Leave?
It is not a surprise if you answer the question yes, because employers are offering more paid leave. A recent SHRM survey indicates that paid...
Back to School and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act (EFMLEA ) allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of leave to care for their son or...
The Retirement Race Gap
The earnings and wealth gaps between whites and minorities are enormous, according to numerous sources, including SHRM and the Center for Retirement Research at Boston...
IRS Updates Guidance on Leave Sharing Plans
Last week, the IRS added some new question and answers to guidance regarding leave sharing plans. They are as follows: Q1. May employers set up a...
The Bostock Decision Will Affect Benefit Plans: Are You Prepared?
Important legislation recently passed amended Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This legislation broadened the scope of sex in the law to...
Unemployment Benefits to Resume: The Question is How Much and When?
We all heard the news that President Trump signed an Executive Order providing an additional $400 a week to employees across the United States. The...
FMLA and Telemedicine
The COVID era has turned traditional doctor’s visits upside down, and the increase in telemedicine has also impacted how a serious health condition is determined...
The Healthy Families and Workplaces Act of Colorado
Governor Polis signed the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA or the Act) into law yesterday, Tuesday, July 14. The Act took effect immediately upon...
Health Insurance Wrinkles: COVID-19 Testing and COBRA
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released guidance for employers concerning two insurance issues: paying for COVID-19 testing and COBRA. COVID-19 Testing Covered On June 22,...