The COVID-19 pandemic is finally getting under control. As more Americans get vaccinated, states are gradually lifting restrictions, and life is returning to pre-pandemic normalcy. Finally, individuals can get to…
On June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers regarding sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) discrimination under federal law. The new guidance addresses and…
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling. This lawsuit was filed…
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by unvaccinated hospital employees who were instructed to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The…
In the face of growing opposition from hospital and doctors groups, UnitedHealthcare said on Thursday it would delay a plan to stop paying for emergency room visits that it deemed…
OSHA Proposes Rule to Update the HCS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) outlines requirements regarding labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for hazardous workplace…
The Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly known as FMLA, isn’t anything new. It was passed in 1993 to protect the jobs of workers who needed to take time off…
On May 7, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) proposed to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) changes to the emergency temporary standard (ETS).…
The IRS has released new resources explaining the tax credits available for employers who opt to provide paid family leave and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response…
Like other lines of insurance, the employment practices liability (EPL) insurance market has hardened. This is due in part to a higher frequency and severity of claims in recent…