The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFFCRA) requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to two weeks of paid sick leave and up to 12 weeks of expanded family and medical leave to assist employees who are struggling with the repercussions of the...
To maintain safe social distancing and stay well during the current global health crisis, millions of Americans face the challenge of working from home for an indefinite period of time. However, working remotely while living with family or roommates can pose many challenges. While you...
On June 4, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment. The outcome is expected to impact an estimated 8.1 million LGBTQ workers in the U.S. who were...
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...
A PacFed thanks to Teamsters 986 essential employee Norma Alvarado for her work at the front line. A premium billing specialist with seven years of service, Norma interfaces with employer groups for the processing of premium payments and billing adjustments. She also assists with administration activities...
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...
Covered California – the state’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance exchange - recently announced that 418,052 people had newly selected a health plan for 2020 during the most recent open enrollment period. The total is more than 122,000, or 41 percent, higher than last year’s...
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...
The Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act’s most immediate impacts will be experienced by those nearing or already in retirement. The SECURE Act makes significant changes in several key areas: 1) delaying the required minimum distribution (RMD) date for retirement plans, 2) removing...
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...