Regulation

An employer’s ability to obtain an updated letter for an individually designed plan has been curtailed in recent years, after the IRS limited the program to only newly adopted or terminating plans.

“I do have a lot of long-term worries about erosion of the employer providing group health insurance,” says one consultant.

The high court agreed to use an appeal to consider tightening the deadlines for lawsuits over the investments made by worker retirement plans.

If signed, the state will provide paid time off to new parents and caregivers starting in 2021.

This move addresses “the absolute lowest hanging fruit” when it comes to fixing the health insurance market, one expert says.

The potential impact could be extensive and employers need to be prepared.

The financial institution has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve a discrimination claim filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.

To minimize employment issues, know the relevant employment laws and train managers and supervisors to apply HR best practices consistently.

Even if your workplace has guidelines for remote workers, requests for medical accommodations must be handled carefully to assure you're in compliance with the ADA.

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