The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor and Department of the Treasury—the three agencies that regulate health care coverage—have issued new guidance to clarify protections for birth... Read more »
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) and Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Rule comprise the most comprehensive legislative and regulatory reforms facing group health plans since the Affordable Care Act. As the year... Read more »
?Takeaway: A court’s inquiry into whether an employer has provided suitable seating to employees should be fact-intensive and involve a multitude of job- and workplace-specific factors. ?In California, an employee is entitled... Read more »
?Offering virtual work arrangements has shown to be an effective way to support the advancement of female employees. However, there is less certainty about how to monitor the career progression of women... Read more »
?‘An effective audit holds up a mirror to an organization,’ attorney says ?More companies are looking to address racism in the workplace by conducting formal racial equity audits. “We have seen an... Read more »
?Takeaway: The court’s decision in this case highlights the fact that claims brought under the FMLA are often driven by the specific factual circumstances of the case—including what exactly was communicated between... Read more »
?Assessing where you stand as a leader requires some honest self-analysis. Have you ever worked for a manager who left such a favorable impression on you that years later, you still brag... Read more »
?Work-life balance has never been the best term to describe what all people want from their work and life—because more than balance, it’s really about “having it all.” People want fulfillment from... Read more »
Every six years, all preapproved defined contribution retirement plans (such as 401(k) plans) must be restated in new plan documents that have fresh approval from the Internal Revenue Service. The deadline to... Read more »
Many workers in the U.S. misunderstand basic facts about health insurance and remain unsure how to select the most appropriate health plan offered by their employer during annual open enrollment, new research... Read more »
