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

What Happens if an Employee Misses Open Enrollment? Open enrollment can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming time for both you and your employees. It is typically the only time

Celebrating Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic Holiday traditions are important for many families, and we’re about to enter the second holiday season during the pandemic. Recently, the Centers for

OSHA Suspends Implementation and Enforcement of the Vaccination and Testing ETS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published on their website on Nov. 16, 2021, that the COVID-19 vaccination