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

How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution As the new year approaches, you may find yourself reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting

Employee Mental Health, the Holidays and the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life—including how employees celebrate the holidays. The Centers for Disease Control and

Celebrating Holidays Safely During the Pandemic  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines for safely celebrating the upcoming holiday season. Because large indoor gatherings are common for