The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using…
As a potential recession looms larger on the horizon and the labor market continues to tighten, companies are feeling increasing pressure to retain their best employees. With this renewed focus…
On June 29, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the date for employers to begin submitting 2022 EEO-1 Reports is delayed again, this time with a tentative…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new educational resources for workers and is now accepting charges under the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the agency announced on June…
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Board Members In today’s challenging labor market, it has become increasingly difficult for organizations to attract and retain top talent, especially as it pertains to…
A recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that nearly half (43%) of insured adults who rated their mental health as “fair” or “poor” were unable to receive necessary…
When a data breach or other cyber event occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines and serious financial losses. What’s more, cyber exposures impact businesses of…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently launched its Mental Health at Work initiative, including a new website providing a variety of resources and tools to help improve overall mental…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022, will be in effect as of June 27, 2023. Under this law, employers with at…
One of the most significant factors that affect the cost of workers’ compensation claims is the time it takes for a worker to receive medical treatment. It is essential that…