IRS Delays QSEHRA Notice Requirement
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has postponed the notice requirement for the new “qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement” (QSEHRA) program, until the agency issues further guidance.
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When Does ADA Leave Become ‘Indefinite’?
A finite leave of absence can be a reasonable accommodation required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but the statute and implementing regulations don’t specify at what point leave becomes “indefinite,” and therefore, unreasonable.
Mastering Tough FMLA Issues: Effectively Managing FMLA Investigations by the DOL
This article series addresses some of the most confusing real world problems surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In the last installment, we focused on employees who do not have job restoration rights once they return from leave. In this article, we’ll focus on managing U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigations surrounding FMLA […]
Recent Sexual Harassment Claims Are Call to Action for Men
C’mon, guys. We’re better than this!
Before Jumping into Wellness Programs, Consider the Pitfalls
Wellness programs sound like a great idea to improve employees’ health status, minimize absenteeism, and generally improve your workplace. Yesterday we looked at some simple ways to introduce wellness programs at your office. However, it’s not all sun salutations and stress breaks. Here are some basic pitfalls that sometimes make a wellness program a little […]
Misuse of Former Employee’s Login Credentials Leads to $5.5 Million HIPAA Settlement
Memorial Healthcare Systems (MHS) has paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $5.5 million to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. MHS has also agreed to implement a robust corrective action plan. MHS is a nonprofit corporation which operates six […]
Committing to Continuing Employee Education
Almost every organization—regardless of industry—shares a similar greatest asset: their workforce. In fact, for many organizations their human capital is what differentiates them from their competition. The right talent will constantly hit the points your organization is striving for—whether through having meaningful and productive conversations with clients, making good decisions that benefit the organization, or contributing to an overall positive work environment.
High Deductible Health Plans Have Mixed Results
If you are among the employers offering an high deductible health plan (HDHP), it’s likely you see it as a way to reduce health care costs for the company. It can also be a helpful step on the path toward creating better health care consumers, by allowing employees to understand the real cost of their insurance – an important aspect of containing costs.
Wellness Programs to Make Your Employees Jump for Joy
Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, can be devastating for your employees, seriously jeopardizing their health and well-being. Additionally, they can take a toll on your business, resulting in high absenteeism and increased healthcare costs.
How to Overcome Everyday Leadership Challenges
There are many challenges that all managers face. Whilst these challenges can arise at any point in a manager’s career, they can be particularly prevalent for newer or first-time managers. We’ve compiled a handy list of these challenges with tips on how to combat them, become the best manager possible, and support your team on its way to success.