When you think about what usually causes a business interruption, natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and floods probably come to mind first. These events can physically damage your property…
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers with 100 or more employees and certain federal contractors must submit a report about their workforces to the Equal…
During its 2022-2023 term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear and decide several cases that could have a significant influence on the workplace. Even though labor and employment laws and…
The workers’ compensation (WC) insurance system is a no-fault method of paying workers for medical expenses and wage losses due to on-the-job injuries. While the majority of WC claims are…
On March 9, 2023, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2024 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For calendar…
Eli Lilly & Co.’s announcement that it is slashing prices for its major insulin products could make life easier for some diabetes patients while easing pressure on Big Pharma. It also casts light…
In another sign of increased regulatory crackdowns over privacy breaches in health care, online therapy platform BetterHelp must pay $7.8 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that for years…
On Feb. 23, Humana announced its plan to exit the employer-based insurance business over the next 18 to 24 months. The company will instead focus on government-funded programs—such as Medicare,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text from user inputs. Released in November 2022, the current version of ChatGPT is accessible to anyone with…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) that includes guidance on how to apply eligibility rules under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)…