Many human resources (HR) functions were quickly reimagined in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and HR professionals should continue to expect new challenges in 2022. Here are five HR trends to monitor this upcoming year.
Here are a few helpful tips to get through the “slump” and stay energized during that mid afternoon period when you find yourself wanting a nap.
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The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) requires employer plan sponsors and plan insurers to notify all participants about the plan's coverage for mastectomies and breast reconstructive services. This notice must be given upon enrollment in the health plan, and annually thereafter.
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On Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing an emergency temporary standard (ETS).
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On July 26, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-46, providing additional guidance on the application of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidy for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) in the form of 11 questions and answers.
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On Aug. 16, 2021, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a frequently asked question (FAQ) regarding enforcement of the contraceptive coverage mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. It is the first full approval of any coronavirus vaccine in the United States. The other vaccines, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, are still available under emergency use authorization (EUA) granted by the FDA. The Moderna vaccine is currently under review for full approval, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to begin the process soon.
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If you partner with Apex Benefit Group, we provide you with access to an easy-to-use company-specific intranet portal that streamlines onboarding and enrollment. This employee portal will allow you to focus more of your time on growing your business, rather than keeping track of papers and HR tasks.
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