The coronavirus pandemic has left many individuals and families without employer-sponsored health insurance due to an involuntary job loss or reduction in work hours. During this challenging time, it is important to avoid a lapse in coverage that could leave you vulnerable to catastrophic healthcare...
The Biden administration is extending protections to workers who have been misclassified as independent contractors, which exempts them from labor and employment laws. The fiscal year 2022 federal budget allocates $7.5 billion to the U.S. Department of Labor to help ensure employees are paid their...
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many companies have offered incentives for employees to get vaccinated, including paid time off, gift cards and even cash bonuses. However, in light of the current surge in infections and hospitalizations, many are considering a different tactic. According to Forbes.com,...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), employers can help increase COVID-19 vaccine rates among employees by establishing supportive policies and practices. Overall, strong confidence in vaccines at the workplace lead to more people getting vaccinated, which results in fewer COVID-19 illnesses,...
Effective March 29, 2021, California’s most recent COVID-19 legislation (SB 95) requires all employers with 25 or more employees to provide up to 80 hours of COVID-19 sick leave. The law is similar to the statewide supplemental paid sick leave law that expired on Dec....