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OSHA Updates Coronavirus Safety Enforcement Policies

published: May 26, 2020 | tagged in: Business Insurance, Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Insurance Resources, Risk Management Compliance News
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OSHA Updates Coronavirus Safety Enforcement Policies

On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the following revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus: Updated Interim Enforcement Response Plan. […]
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LEGAL UPDATE: DOL Issues Updated Model COBRA Notices and New FAQs

published: May 20, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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LEGAL UPDATE: DOL Issues Updated Model COBRA Notices and New FAQs

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new model notices for group health plan administrators to use to comply with COBRA notification requirements, the agency announced on May […]
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PPP GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEES REFUSING TO RETURN TO WORK

published: May 18, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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PPP GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEES REFUSING TO RETURN TO WORK

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued new guidance regarding the Payment Protection Program (PPP), established to offset the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses can request […]
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LEGAL UPDATE: IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs

published: May 15, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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LEGAL UPDATE: IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs

On May 12, 2020, the IRS announced more options with respect to unused amounts in health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs). These options allow […]
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NEW APERTURE® CLAIMS IMPACT MODEL PROVIDES A LOOK AT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUR HEALTH PLAN

published: May 13, 2020 | tagged in: Claims Reporting, Coronavirus, Data Analytics, Employee Benefits, News
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NEW APERTURE® CLAIMS IMPACT MODEL PROVIDES A LOOK AT THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON YOUR HEALTH PLAN

Many are searching for ways to understand the financial impact of COVID-19 on their business. The minds behind MJ’s APERTURE, have developed a tool to help provide some answers. […]
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WEATHERING THE STORM TOGETHER

published: May 6, 2020 | tagged in: Coronavirus, Emerging Risks, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Wellness
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WEATHERING THE STORM TOGETHER

Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 adults aged 18 or older (18.3% or 44.7 million people) reported suffering from a mental health condition in 2016, and one […]
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Agency Guidance – National Emergency Extended Time Frames

published: April 30, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Agency Guidance – National Emergency Extended Time Frames

The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Treasury (IRS) jointly issued a final rule extending several specific notice time frames applicable under HIPAA, COBRA, and ERISA. The […]
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Compliance Bulletin: EEOC UPDATES EMPLOYER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS AND THE ADA

published: April 28, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, Insurance Resources, News
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Compliance Bulletin: EEOC UPDATES EMPLOYER GUIDANCE ON CORONAVIRUS AND THE ADA

On April 23, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
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Compliance Bulletin: Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes

published: April 22, 2020 | tagged in: Compliance Updates, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Compliance News, News
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Compliance Bulletin: Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes

Employers may be considering changes to their group health plans in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, health insurance issuers for fully insured plans may be […]
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10 IDEAS TO KEEP EMPLOYEES ENGAGED AND CORPORATE CULTURE THRIVING IN SPITE OF COVID-19 INTERRUPTIONS

published: April 15, 2020 | tagged in: Careers & Culture, Coronavirus, Employee Benefits, Leadership
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10 IDEAS TO KEEP EMPLOYEES ENGAGED AND CORPORATE CULTURE THRIVING IN SPITE OF COVID-19 INTERRUPTIONS

The required switch to remote work or added restrictions for essential employees due to COVID-19 have placed an unusual strain on so many companies. You should be proud of […]
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