What employers should know about the Hospital Price Transparency update
Starting July 1, hospitals are required to use a standard file format for their pricing data — or risk federal penalties.
Regulation and compliance
Benefits Think Value of HR and benefits expertise trickles down market
A shift in the types of companies prioritizing people practices signifies the universal embrace of retention to regain a competitive edge amid tightening labor markets.
Jason Walker
Thrive HR Consulting
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now
The pause will allow doctors to assist at-risk mothers, but it is not a permanent solution.
Benefits Think Proposed rule change threatens mental health care access
Amending MHPAEA regulatory standards could lower the quality and safety bar for providers to join insurance networks, as well as undermine patient-focused treatment.
Melissa Bartlett
The ERISA Industry Committee
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has been finalized — here’s what employers should know
A labor attorney shares how employers can avoid legal slip-ups and support workers growing their families.
Parental leave, PTO and job protection: 10 countries with the best labor laws
Law firm Bisnar Chase asked 3,000 employees which international labor laws they wished would be implemented in their state.
Will American workers have the ‘right to disconnect’? Not in 2024
A California bill would have made it illegal for employers to send work-related communications outside of business hours.
How California’s raises for fast-food workers will ripple across industries
California is mandating a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, effective as of April 1.
56% of employees fear retaliation when reporting workplace violence
A new survey from Traliant shows an alarming rate of violence and misconduct, and the risk it can pose to workers and businesses.
Benefits Think Evolving assaults on ERISA preemption threaten benefits uniformity
Laws such as Florida's Prescription Drug Reform Act could unravel many of the invaluable protections ERISA has provided.
Dillon Clair
The ERISA Industry Committee
Benefits Think Tackling remote work tax challenges
Staying up to date on compliance and labor laws ensures a smooth, successful experience for employers and employees.
Laura Gieseke
SMB Law Group
Does your disability insurance cover long COVID? What’s at risk for employers and employees
ERISA attorney J.J. Conway is representing a plaintiff who was denied disability coverage by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.
DEI isn’t dead: How employers can refocus their efforts ahead of the 2024 election
Mandy Price, co-founder and CEO of Kanarys, advises employers on how to approach DEI as it becomes increasingly politicized in the U.S.
Ready to hire? Make sure your background checks are compliant with clean slate laws and more
Checkr found that 51% of organizations were either uncertain whether their screening policies were compliant or didn't have a policy at all.
Over 80% of employers plan on upgrading their leave policies, according to WTW
WTW found that 84% of employers plan to change their leave policies in an effort to attract and retain their best talent.
Benefits Think 4 things employers must do to keep current on HSA rules and regulations
There are many benefits to offering HSAs. But there are also some responsibilities that employers should be aware of.
Barbara Van Zomeren
Ascensus
Biden’s new worker classification rule is tightening the definition of independent contractors
Linda Bond Edwards, partner at RumbergerKirk, breaks down the Biden administration's revised worker classification rule.
From AI to I-9: 3 hiring and compliance changes to manage in 2024
Angela Preston, SVP and counsel for corporate ethics and compliance at Sterling, breaks down which legislation changes are bound to trip up employers.
5 global business risks employers should watch for in 2024
Aon's global risk management survey breaks down what challenges pose the biggest threats to employer success.
Benefits Think The CAA gag clause prohibition attestation conundrum
In the wake of a hastily drafted law that leaves plan sponsors with questions, the goal is to be "as compliant as possible."
Jennifer Berman
MZQ Consulting