August 4, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of masks and face coverings in public, and CDC director Robert Redfield expanded on the topic during a discussion hosted by medical journal JAMA. Read News Brief to read […]
August 3, 2020
With open enrollment around the corner, health plan sponsors should be aware of the legal changes affecting the design and administration of their plans for January 1, 2021. To get your open enrollment checklist for 2021, read the bulletin HERE. […]
August 3, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change daily life. The outbreak is impacting all of us across borders and industries, and will for some time. During this unprecedented global health crisis we will continue sharing articles and resources to help navigate […]
July 31, 2020
Why are face coverings required? Cloth face coverings (or face masks) are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and healthcare professionals as an easy way to help prevent respiratory droplets from […]
July 28, 2020
President Trump issued a series of executive orders in an effort to lower drug prices. Read Legal Update.
July 16, 2020
The Department of Labor has released a new online tool that guides employees through a series of questions to determine whether the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) apply to their employer. Access the Update […]
July 7, 2020
Employer-sponsored leave-donation programs allow employees to forgo their accrued paid leave in exchange for cash donations that the employer makes to charitable organizations. To avoid negative tax consequences for the employees who donate their unused paid leave, the IRS has […]
June 17, 2020
On May 19, 2020 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. This HR Compliance Bulletin from our […]
June 16, 2020
In a much anticipated decision issued on June 15, 2020, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act protects individuals against employment discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Supreme […]
June 15, 2020
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new employee leave laws and issued new regulations and guidance on existing leave laws and programs. This Compliance Bulletin from Zywave briefly summarizes new state leave rules designed for workers […]
June 10, 2020
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are not new concepts. As the threat of COVID-19 shifts, and employees are returning to work or even staying in their remote workplaces, the pandemic has brought with it a change and a new […]
June 5, 2020
Congress has passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, which is a bill that provides borrowers with greater flexibility in spending Paycheck Protection Program funds without compromising forgiveness eligibility. The bill has been sent to President Trump, who […]
