Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are adjusted for inflation by the IRS each year. The following commonly offered employee benefits are subject to these limits:…
“Quiet quitting” continues to be an emerging trend where workers only do what their job description entails without going above and beyond. Or, this could mean only doing work directly…
On Oct. 19, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new poster titled “Know Your Rights,” which updates and replaces the previous “EEO is the Law” poster.…
OSHA recently announced new login procedures for its injury tracking application (ITA). The OSHA ITA has transitioned its login procedure to the public’s one account access to government applications,…
In 2022, most employers’ health care costs increased. According to recent industry data, current signs are also pointing to significantly higher health care costs in the upcoming year. Employers now…
Mental health is a growing concern in the workplace. Over the past few years, many employees have experienced mental health issues, such as burnout, depression, anxiety and substance abuse.…
On Aug. 19, 2022, federal agencies released FAQs implementing certain health care transparency requirements, including the requirement that health plans and health insurance issuers disclose on a public website…
Many employees are currently feeling financially strained because of inflation. With open enrollment fast approaching, inflation could impact the choices employees make when it comes to their benefits. Employees…
Prior authorization—also referred to as preauthorization, preapproval or precertification—is the process by which medical providers must obtain approval from a patient’s health plan or insurance before administering specific medications,…
On Aug. 12, 2022, a federal district court blocked the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) from removing “instruction in fertility awareness-based methods,…