The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently closed a six-month investigation of a nitrogen leak incident that killed multiple employees at a poultry processing plant earlier this year. This…
An employee’s workers’ compensation absence may be due to an on-the-job injury or illness that also qualifies as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).…
On Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, Delta Air Lines announced it will require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or pay a $200 monthly fee. Starting Nov. 1, unvaccinated employees on…
Federal law requires all private insurance plans to cover the entire cost associated with approved COVID-19 testing so long as the test is deemed medically appropriate. Additionally, the U.S. government pre-paid for COVID-19 vaccines…
With a growing percentage of the United States population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many localities and, in turn, employers, have eased mask mandates and policies. However, due to the spread…
Please join us in celebrating Stephanie Flores, who has been selected as a RISE Award Winner for the year 2021 by the Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE)! This award honors the…
The IRS has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on employer tax credits for providing employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (as amended and extended by…
The American economy is finally recovering after more than a year of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden’s administration wants to continue this momentum and further stimulate…
On July 7, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its national emphasis program (NEP) for COVID-19. The revised NEP adjusts the targeted industries to those most at…
Employers now have some extra time to submit equal employment opportunity (EEO-1) workforce data from 2019 and 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on June 28, 2021.…