Important Dates Jan. 1, 2022 The CARES Act rule allowing pre-deductible coverage of telehealth services expired for plan years beginning in 2022. March 15, 2022 A spending bill extended the

Davis-Bacon and Related Acts The Davis-Bacon and related acts apply to contractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts. The contracts must be in excess of $2,000 for the construction,

Stay Active While Working from Home  Working from home has many perks, but it may leave you at-risk for developing a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits. It may be easy

Highlights:  Updated women’s preventive services guidelines apply for plan years beginning in 2023. The updated guidelines add one new service: Preventing Obesity in Midlife Women. The update also revises five

Important Dates  Jan. 1, 2022 California’s new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirement is retroactive to this date. Feb. 19, 2022 California’s new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirement takes

CHIPRA Notice Requirements  Employers that maintain group health plans in states with premium assistance subsidies must provide their employees with an annual notice. The DOL has a model notice for

2022 HR Trends:  In today’s workplace, HR departments are given high levels of responsibility, often with limited budgets. As a result, HR professionals must constantly innovate and stay on top

4 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022 Health care costs continue to rise each year, and 2022 will likely be no exception. In the new year, experts predict

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

5 Ways HR Can Support Employees’ Mental Health An employee’s mental health includes how they think, feel and act, and includes their emotional and social well-being. While mental health includes