On Jan. 25, 2022, OSHA provided notice that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). Read to view how this impacts state plans and employers.
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The new FAQs specifically address the definition of “disability” and how to determine whether an individual with COVID-19 meets it under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022, the following limits have increased. Employers can view this to update their plan designs and ensure that their plan administration will be consistent with the new limits.
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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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