2024 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends - Throughout 2024, there have been significant changes in employment law at the federal, state and local levels. A review of recent and proposed legislation reveals a number...

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Employer Considerations for Navigating Election Section - Election season can be a fraught time for employers. Employers are often faced with the challenge of fostering a culture of open communication while ensuring a...

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CMS has provided two model notices for employers to use: Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2024 - Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible...

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Steps for Businesses to Create Safer Drivers - Company drivers are exposed to several risks on the road. In fact, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, transportation incidents are the leading cause of work-...

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Tips for Retaining Employees in 2024 - Around 27% of U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2023, which, according to a common turnover calculation, cost employers nearly a trillion dollars to replace. Unfortunately, turnover...

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Drug Test Cheating Surged in 2023 - The rate of employees tampering with drug tests reached new highs in 2023, according to a report from health data analytics firm Quest Diagnostics. The percentage of tests that showed...

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Report: Health Care Costs 254% Higher for Privately Insured Patients Than Those With Medicare - A new RAND report revealed that in 2022, private insurers paid hospitals an average of 254% more than what Medicare would...

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Managing Work-Life Balance During Return To School - For working parents with school-age kids, the back-to-school season can be chaotic. There are new routines to figure out, an onslaught of activities to manage and...

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Prioritizing Wellness During The 2024-25 School Year - Many parents and kids may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year may come with new or recurring challenges. Working...

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Court Denies FMLA for Unmarried Father Before Child's Birth - The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held in Tanner v. Stryker Corp. that an unmarried employee who traveled to be with his pregnant ex-girlfriend for...

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