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....
The Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and Department of the Treasury has issued a final rule on price transparency that will require most private health plans, including group health plans and individual health insurance market plans, to disclose pricing and cost-sharing...
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have focused on the practical aspects of ensuring their employees have the means to work safely and productively at their home or workplace. However, many may overlook the emotional aspects of navigating through this global health crisis. For many workers,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted the way Americans live and work, it has affected the way they think about their employee benefit packages. In the midst of the global health crisis, it is more important than ever for workers to understand their rights...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented impacts on struggling employers and employees across the U.S. A dramatic spike in unemployment has caused more than 44 million Americans to become newly uninsured, while millions of insured workers have been forced to delay noncritical treatments and...
On June 23, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services released answers to this and other frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 services impacted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and CARES Act. Enacted on March 18, 2020, the FFCRA...
Recent studies indicate that pet-friendly companies are more likely to attract, engage and retain employees. Allowing animals in the workplace may also create a less stressful environment, enhance employee well-being and increase overall productivity. According to Nationwide, the largest provider of pet health insurance in the...
The Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which took effect Jan. 1, 2020, has many significant impacts on individuals nearing retirement. It may also help small businesses offer better benefits to current and prospective employees. The new law contains two main provisions aimed...
According to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, approximately 49 percent of the U.S. population receives employer-sponsored health insurance – with California topping the list of states that have the greatest total number of people covered by group health insurance plans. The dramatic spike in unemployment...
During this difficult time, the COVID-19 pandemic is having unprecedented impacts on businesses across the nation. Signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is designed to provide assistance to struggling employers and employees. It is effective April...