In the first months of his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued executive orders (EOs) and policy changes that may have significant implications for employer-sponsored health…
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued joint guidance on illegal and discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). EBSA is an agency within the U.S. Department…
The No Surprises Act (NSA), enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), includes transparency provisions requiring group health plans to report information on prescription drugs and health…
Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2025. For the 2024 calendar…
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 2025…
The minimum wage rate is expected to change in 2025 in the following states: Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Illinois Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana…
On Dec. 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that removes the agency’s 2021 final rule (2021 Dual Jobs Rule) that updated tip regulations under…
Mental illness is a prevalent issue in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 (23.1%) adults live with a mental illness.…
On Oct. 7, 2024, the General Counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memorandum asserting that certain “stay-or-pay” provisions unlawfully infringe on employee’s rights under the…