Employers that are hit with a discrimination complaint must act fast to compare the allegations in the lawsuit to the earlier complaint the worker filed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If the employer can find that the allegations in the complaint filed with the EEOC do not match those in the subsequent lawsuit filed…
For years, high-deductible health plans have been the most common type of health insurance that employers offer. HDHPs surged in popularity between 2013 and 2021, peaking at 55.7% enrollment. But in a sharp reversal, enrollment in these plans has now fallen for two consecutive years, dipping to 49.7% in 2023, according to the latest data from…
Cargo theft in the U.S. is climbing at an alarming pace. After spiking nearly 50% in 2024, incidents are already up another 22% in early 2025, according to a new report from supply chain visibility firm Overhaul. Criminals, both organized groups and opportunistic individuals, are not only stealing more — they’re getting smarter and more…
Many employers are facing challenges in incorporating high-cost GLP-1 medications, such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity and Wegovy, into their group health plans, as they must balance the cost of the group health plan against the interests of participants and beneficiaries in the treatment. With prescriptions for these drugs cost around $1,000 a month, outlays…
Fed-OSHA has finalized a new regulation that requires personal protective equipment for construction workers to be properly fitting. The lack of access to properly fitting PPE for smaller-framed construction workers — especially women — has been a perennial problem, as ill-fitting gear may not protect employees adequately in case of an incident. The new standard…
Health savings accounts have become a prime target for cyber criminals, who are using advanced tactics to steal funds from them, putting your employees’ medical expense savings at risk. The risk is even greater considering that employees can keep HSAs for life and many of them are building wealth in these accounts to save for…
With more and more California businesses being forced to go to the California FAIR Plan for their coverage, the market of last resort has moved to increase its commercial property coverage limits significantly. This should bring a semblance of relief to companies located in wildfire-prone areas, who have seen their commercial property insurance non-renewed and…
You have a great group of employees working with you and your business is thriving. For many small-to-mid-sized businesses that success is due to one or two key individuals with both skills, experience and connections that would be difficult to replace. But what if one of your personnel were injured and out of work for…
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it will not enforce a law requiring most businesses with fewer than 20 employees and less than $5 million in annual revenue to report ownership and control information to the federal government every year. The Corporate Transparency Act required firms to file this information by Jan. 1, 2025,…
President Donald Trump, while campaigning, promised his administration would ensure invitro fertilization treatments were either covered by insurance or directly paid for. However, his recent executive order, issued on Feb. 18, stops short of outlining specific policies to accomplish this. Human resources executives are taking a wait-and-see approach to the order, as it directs the…