HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

As a business owner, you might feel like you’re navigating a treacherous maze when it comes to employment laws. In this article, we’ll be your guide, shedding light on the key employment laws you need to know. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive into the fascinating world of employment laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act 95

Family and Medical Leave Act Employment Overtime Health and Welfare 95

Employee Benefits

MARCH 10, 2023

In a working world where there is a greater understanding of the importance of employee wellbeing and as more employees begin to work remotely, it is vital that employers are offering the right benefits to their colleagues. This can include free health insurance or a company car. What are flexible benefits?

Employee Benefits 104

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance Work From Home 104

Empuls

AUGUST 27, 2024

Take the example of a leading technology company where, by just introducing flex-time for its employees, allowing them to work from home, and far better health benefits, the whole approach toward implementing employee benefits was changed. Health insurance Arguably, this is the most important prerequisite of a good benefits package.

Family and Medical Leave Act 40

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits 401(k) Benefits Package 40

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 21, 2024

In a recent On the Subject (available here), we reported on the impact of the final rule (final rule) interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on self-funded group health plans that contract with licensed health insurance issuers to provide administrative services.

Health Insurance 103

Health Insurance Insurance Employee Benefits Health and Welfare 103

Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2024

Employers have not only recognised the importance of employee wellbeing and mental health, but have begun to put it at the top of their people priorities list. This extends to mental health and taking reasonable steps to prevent and manage work-related stress. Clear policies and adequate training are a must.

Health and Welfare 59

Health and Welfare Health Insurance Insurance Employment 59

Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2015

And because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it may be wise to store your employees’ health and welfare-related benefits information separately as well. Hurried hiring and promotion processes can lead to a host of problems for employers. Prevention is key.

Health and Welfare 104

Health and Welfare Human Resources Government Health Insurance 104

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Biden administration’s January guidance that group health plans and insurers cover the costs of at-home COVID-19 tests has rattled insurers and employers. The post Issues Mount as Health Plans Offer At-Home COVID-19 Tests appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

Insurance 97

Insurance Employee Benefits Employment Health and Welfare 97

Global People Strategist

JUNE 3, 2021

The country has strict employment and labor laws that are also controversial in how strictly their deportation rules are enforced for undocumented migrant workers. Employment and Labor Laws in Australia. Work Health and Safety Act 2011. The only exemptions are as follows: Sole traders. Partnerships. Non-trading corporations.

Health and Welfare 52

Health and Welfare Employment Paid Leave Commissions 52

Corporate Synergies

JANUARY 2, 2019

Viewing health & welfare benefits as a business investment is a mindset shift. Our 2019 Employer Education Series is designed to help you get more bang for your benefits buck. Corporate Synergies is set to launch its 2019 Employer Education Series. Don’t Miss Our 2019 Employer Education Events: Get Info Here.

Education 40

Education Health and Welfare Voluntary Benefits Employment 40

Business Management Daily

JANUARY 20, 2021

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may change some businesses’ status as an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2021. In addition, the pandemic has created other healthcare-related challenges for employers to navigate. Determining if your business is an Applicable Large Employer.

Employment 52

Employment Health and Welfare Healthcare Insurance 52

Insperity

AUGUST 10, 2011

Choosing a health care plan is not an easy task. Some employers send out surveys to their employees to get more insight on what they want included in the company’s health care plan. Here’s some information that may help you identify your company’s and employees’ medical insurance wants and needs. Health Care Costs.

Health and Welfare 40

Health and Welfare Deductible Deductions Out of Pocket Cost 40

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

AUGUST 18, 2023

In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% or more of their full-time employees (and dependents) or to provide affordable, minimum value health insurance. Despite many legal challenges, the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land.

Employment 52

Employment Health Insurance Taxes Insurance 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs.

Medical 98

Medical Healthcare Insurance Employee Benefits 98

Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The Labour Code in Colombia includes a thorough overview of employment conditions, employment contracts, salaries, contributions to social security, holiday and vacation legislation and proper payment for overtime hours. It is also imperative that global companies follow the local minimum wage and overtime regulations.

Payroll 52

Payroll Health and Welfare Overtime Payroll System 52

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The relief applies to pension and welfare (including group health) plan participants, beneficiaries, COBRA qualified beneficiaries and claimants directly affected by the disasters. the plans or its sponsoring employers principal place of business was located in one of the disaster areas). Who is Entitled to the Deadline Relief?

Health and Welfare 40

Health and Welfare Electronics Pension Health Insurance 40

Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Enhancing Employee Performance: When employees feel secure in their jobs and have access to benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, they are more focused and motivated in their roles. The post The True Value of Employee Benefits appeared first on BRI | Benefit Resource.

Employee Benefits 52

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Employee Loyalty Comprehensive Benefits 52

Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Are you paying insurance premiums for people who aren’t qualified to be on the plan? For some employers, too often, the answer is “yes,” their benefits program includes ineligible dependents. In our experience, we find that nearly 10% of dependents enrolled in employee health & welfare plans are not eligible to be in the program.

Health and Welfare 47

Health and Welfare Life Insurance Insurance Health Insurance 47

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 13, 2023

It required the affordability of an employer-sponsored health plan to be determined based solely on the cost of the plan to an individual employee, disregarding the costs to add family members to a plan. The “family glitch” was a regulatory oddity of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Employee Benefits 98

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Employment Health Insurance 98

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Section 204 of Title II of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to add rules governing prescription drug data collection (RxDC).

Government 98

Government Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance 98

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% or more of their full-time employees (and dependents) or to provide affordable, minimum value health insurance. This means that premiums will likely need to be lower in 2024 to remain affordable.

Health Insurance 52

Health Insurance IT Insurance Employment 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 19, 2023

What are the opportunities and challenges of digital health wellness programs? Raaii discussed a wide range of issues, including accessibility to employees, navigating the health plan regulatory landscape, budgetary constraints and the reality of rising healthcare costs. In a recent discussion, McDermott Partners Scott A.

Employee Wellness 98

Employee Wellness Healthcare Employee Benefits Health and Welfare 98

Empuls

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With inflation at an ever-so-high rate and with the soaring cost of living in the UK, companies and employers are trying to help keep their employees happy and motivated by engaging them in various ways. 55 percent of employees agree that health and wellness programs are important when accepting a new job.

Employment 40

Employment Retail Health and Welfare Food 40

Corporate Synergies

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Employee benefits are typically the second-highest expense for employers—right behind payroll. Not knowing what the benefits renewal rate will be until the end of the plan year complicates the balance that employers must strike between offering a rich plan that employees appreciate at a cost the finance team can live with. As Seen In.

Insurance Carriers 45

Insurance Carriers Health and Welfare Insurance Health Insurance 45

Insperity

JANUARY 2, 2012

If your health insurance plan doesn’t provide coverage until 60 or 90 days have passed, your staff does not need to receive all of the details at the beginning of their employment. If your company uses an intranet site, it can serve as an easy way to communicate benefits information. Keep it relevant.

Employee Benefits 40

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Benefits Package Health Insurance 40

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor (collectively “the Departments”) issued proposed rules entitled “ Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act ” (the “Proposed Rules”). Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Out of Pocket Cost 52

Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Healthcare Insurance 52

Empuls

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding cool benefits for employees The term "cool benefits for employees" encompasses unique perks and incentives that elevate the workplace experience beyond traditional salary and health insurance packages. This highlights the importance of a diverse benefits package in retention strategies.

Parental Leave 40

Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Welfare PTO 40

COMPackage

JULY 2, 2024

Unlike traditional pay stubs that only list basic salary and deductions, TCS encompass all monetary and non-monetary benefits that an employer provides. Health Benefits : Medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness programs. Include the employer’s contributions and the value of each benefit.

Health and Welfare 52

Health and Welfare 401(k) Bonuses Retirement Plan 52

Empuls

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As employee satisfaction has taken center stage in business success, employers are more willing to offer comprehensive employee benefits. Therefore, they must be optimized to help both employees and employers. The employers are legally required to do so, no matter what. percent for the employees.

Employee Benefits 40

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Retirement Plan 401(k) 40

Corporate Synergies

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So it stands to reason that there’s a resurgence of interest in long-term care and long-term disability insurance. As an employer, it’s important to understand the difference and educate employees on why they’d need each type of coverage. Long-term Care Insurance. It ends when the employee changes employers.

Disability Insurance 40

Disability Insurance Health and Welfare Insurance Education 40

Corporate Synergies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

So it stands to reason that there’s a resurgence of interest in long-term care and long-term disability insurance. As an employer, it’s important to understand the difference and educate employees on why they’d need each type of coverage. Long-term Care Insurance. It ends when the employee changes employers.

Disability Insurance 40

Disability Insurance Insurance Health and Welfare Education 40

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor (collectively “the Departments”) issued proposed rules entitled “ Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act ” (the “Proposed Rules”). Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Out of Pocket Cost 40

Out of Pocket Cost Health Insurance Healthcare Insurance 40

Empuls

MAY 29, 2023

This is the reason why most of the companies go above and beyond to provide better welfare programs and other things that help them in taking care of their employees. Employee instant loans refer to a loan offered by some employers to their employees as a benefit. Employee satisfaction is linked with workplace productivity and output.

Employee Retention 40

Employee Retention Health and Welfare Finance Salary 40

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 6, 2022

The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015 directs the US Department of Labor (DOL) to make annual inflation adjustments to specified Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) violations.

Employee Benefits 98

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Executive Compensation Retirement Plan 98

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” In the dynamic arena of modern employment, employee benefits aren’t just perks; they are essential components of a thriving organization. Health Insurance A healthy employee is a productive employee.

Family and Medical Leave Act 59

Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits 401(k) Employment 59

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 7, 2022

Wade has left employers—and employees—with more questions than answers. While many employers have promised to pay for their employees to travel across state lines for an abortion, it’s unclear if employers might be sued for doing so. The US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.

Employment 95

Employment Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance 95

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 1, 2022

This state-by-state rulemaking will cause some difficulty for employer plans, and employers are increasingly exploring […]. The post Employers Explore Abortion Coverage Continuation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

Employment 96

Employment Medical Employee Benefits Health and Welfare 96

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 5, 2022

Wade (as suggested by a leaked draft on May 2), employers who want to provide abortion coverage to employees and their families could encounter serious challenges. Raaii noted that employers that provide travel expenses for abortions might encounter resistance […]. In this Bloomberg Law article, McDermott’s Sarah G.

Employment 98

Employment Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance 98