Phishing Email Alert Issued by Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced yesterday that a phishing …
Federal Judge Issues Injunction Delaying Overtime Rules
A Federal district court judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the Department of …
Automatic Extension of Form 1095-C Deadline
IRS Notice 2016-70 has extended the due date for distributing Form 1095-C to employees by 30 days to …
What Does the Election Mean for Health Care Reform?
During the campaign, President-elect Trump promised to repeal health care reform on his first day in office. Full …
New California Insurance Laws
AB 72
This new law provides that if an insured receives services in an in-network facility from an …
More Cost-of-Living Adjustments Announced
Federal agencies have made a number of announcements recently regarding cost-of-living adjustments for 2017. IRS Revenue Procedure 2016-55 …
California “Time Off to Vote” Notices
The California Elections Code section 14001 requires employers to post a notice to employees advising them of provisions …
State and Local Law Update
One of the most difficult things for human resource and absence management professionals to do is to keep …
Safety Notice: Samsung Expands Recall to All Galaxy Note7 Devices
In light of recent events surrounding the Galaxy Note7, a smartphone that has been prone to overheat and …
District Court States Medical Exams Fit in Voluntary Wellness Programs
A recent court decision gives insight into what employers may require for wellness initiatives tied to benefit plans.
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For Schools: Combating the Big Cost behind Small Groups
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) definition of a “small group” employer increased to 100 or fewer employees, …
When the DOL Calls Your Office
On a Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m., when most people are enjoying their first cup of coffee or …
