Employee Leave – Retaliation Guidance
On March 10, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2022-02 (FAB) providing examples of prohibited retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Executive Order (EO) 13706, “Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal...
5 HR Trends to Monitor in 2022
Human resources (HR) departments are given more responsibility each year, often with budgets that don’t match these changes. As a result, HR teams must constantly innovate and stay on top of trends to remain competitive in today’s labor market. This article highlights...
Supreme Court Rules on Vaccination Mandates
On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued rulings on two vaccination (and testing) mandates. Private employers with 100 or more employees subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination (and testing)...
OSHA Vaccination Mandate: Awaiting Supreme Court Decision
On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address COVID-19 infection in the workplace. The ETS requires private sector employers with 100 or more employees to implement a vaccination (or weekly testing)...
2022 CMS Online Disclosure Reminder
Employers who provide prescription drug benefits must report to CMS annually whether the benefits are creditable in respect to Medicare Part D coverage. The disclosure must be made online within 60 days from the beginning of the plan year. For calendar year plans,...