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SUPREME COURT STAYS OSHA ETS VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATE

On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). […]
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RISING TO THE CHALLENGE: ADAPTING AS A TEAM

The past year has taught me that new challenges and opportunities are constantly on the horizon.  2021 was marked by the challenge of adapting to a new normal way […]
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: WHY IS IT SO HARD TO FIND WORKERS RIGHT NOW?

Employers across the country are facing a pronounced issue right now: too many open positions and not enough workers. On its face, it might seem like there are not […]
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Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines

Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2021 calendar year is due in early 2022. Specifically, reporting entities must: Furnish statements to individuals […]
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BRINGING IN AND LETTING GO: LESSONS IN ADAPTABILITY

A signed deal. A high school diploma. In reflecting on 2021, these two documents illustrate important lessons I have learned in adapting to both bringing in and letting go this year. First, […]
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FOUR STRATEGIES FOR ATTRACTING + RETAINING TOP TALENT

It’s that time of year—open enrollment season is here! And as we know, this is a crucial time to effectively communicate important information surrounding your health and welfare plans […]
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OUTBREAK PERIOD – GUIDANCE ON EXTENDED TIMEFRAMES FOR COBRA ELECTIONS & PAYMENTS

Issue Date: October 2021 This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2021-58, which further clarifies how to apply the extended deadlines for COBRA elections and COBRA premium […]
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JOIN US FOR THE NEXT INSPIREYOU WEBINAR

In the midst of the “Great Resignation of 2021,” companies must embrace new ways to attract—and retain—top talent. Pre-pandemic tactics will do longer work, as employees have learned more about themselves and […]
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MLR Rebates

Issue Date: October 5, 2021 Background Included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were new rules that required health insurance companies to disclose certain financial data. This includes the […]
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REACTIONS TO BIDEN’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE

President Joe Biden’s administration is blazing ahead with its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Federal workers and nursing home staff were recently ordered to get vaccinated as a condition of employment. […]
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