New York Requires Fertility Coverage for Same Sex Couples
On February 11, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the Department of Financial Services (Department) to ensure that insurers...
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Oregon Updates Child Sick Leave for COVID-19 under the Family Leave Act
On March 15, 2021, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) adopted rules allowing employees to use the Oregon...
Illinois Expands its Ban-the-Box Law
On March 23, 2021, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1480 (“SB 1480” or “amendment”) into law that amends conviction...
How to Help Your Employees Prioritize Physical Fitness
In the past year, many employees found themselves having to adapt their exercise routines due to gym closures and unknowns ...
Philadelphia Re-Enacts and Expands Public Health Emergency Leave
On March 29, 2021, the City of Philadelphia passed an updated version of the Philadelphia Public Health Emergency Leave (2021 PHEL) requiring up ...
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Releases New App
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has released a new free interactive app to assist California employees ...
[Updated] Potential Issues for Employers when Adopting COVID Relief for DC FSAs
Under the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Congress provided temporary relief to ...
Using the Return to Work Center for Managing Employee Vaccinations
April 12, 2021— With the increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines, and more data validating their efficacy in real-world scenarios, more companies are ...
Annual 401(k) Audit: 5 Tips to Set You up for Success
401(k) audit season is quickly approaching. Once your company has 120 or more eligible participants, an independent audit is required and ...
DOL Releases Guidance and Model Notices for ARPA COBRA Subsidies
As discussed in our prior post, Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which provides free COBRA coverage ...