Updates from D.C.—Trick or Treat?
Earlier this week, I attended a Health & Welfare update in Washington, D.C.
With the midterm elections looming, …
U.S. Departments of the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor Issue Proposed New HRA Rules
The U.S. Departments of the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor recently issued proposed regulation that aims …
For California, ‘Great ShakeOut’ Reinforces the Importance of Earthquake Safety and Preparedness
On October 18, millions of Californians will “drop, cover and hold on” for the “Great ShakeOut” earthquake drill, …
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Law Updating Sexual Harassment Training Requirements
On the heels of New York State’s first deadline for new anti-harassment laws, California Governor Jerry Brown signed …
New York State Passes Revised Anti-Sexual Harassment Laws—Effective October 9, 2018
On April 12, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the 2019 New York State …
Group Life Insurance: Compliance Obligations Employers Need to Know
Group life insurance is a standard benefit offering for most employers. As with all employee benefits, however, the …
Proposed Workers’ Compensation Changes by the WCIRB—Amending Classifications for Private Schools and Colleges
In a highly controversial move, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) continues to move forward with proposed …
NCSAM: For Schools, Biggest Emerging Challenge is Hardest to See—Managing Student Safety, Social Media and Online Risk
As we continue our conversation around National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), we’re examining the risks and challenges …
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance Requires New Contribution Rates for 2019
Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective …
Updates Regarding Covered California Notification Letters and Medical Loss Ratio Rebates
We have noticed a dramatic increase in the amount of Affordable Care Act (ACA) questions this past week …
Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year
Who must comply: Regardless of size, employers that sponsor a group health plan that covers prescription drugs.
Deadline …
National Campus Safety Awareness Month: Raising the Conversation from ‘Suicide’ to ‘Prevention’
As we continue our conversation on National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), we shift our focus toward another …
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