On Jan. 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule implementing a tougher analysis for worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This change…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) each year to determine eligibility for certain programs and benefits. HHS’ new guidelines set the 2024…
Employee assistance programs (EAP s) are employer-sponsored programs that offer services or referrals to help employees deal with personal problems. These programs can boost employee well-being, satisfaction, performance and health.…
As of June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for a known limitation of a qualified individual…
On Dec. 6, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a new regulatory agenda and priority statement that singles out its proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers…
Attracting and retaining employees has challenged employers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the labor market is expected to cool slightly; however, competition for talent will remain.…
On Dec. 19, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would rescind in full a final rule it released in 2018 on association health plans (AHPs).…
Employers should be aware of the top compliance issues that impact their health plan coverage for 2024. Some of these compliance issues are established requirements for employers, such as the…
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:…
In 2023, the United States experienced 25 weather and climate disasters with damages exceeding $1 billion—the largest number on record in more than 40 years—according to the National Oceanic and…