3 Voluntary Benefits Trends to Watch in 2021
Voluntary benefits have always been great tools for rounding off employee benefits offerings. These add-on perks allow for more personalization that can help satisfy... Read more.
SBA’s PPP Portal Opens for Second Round of Loans
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that beginning Monday, Jan. 11, applications will be accepted... Read more.
Understanding the $900B Stimulus Package
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed an emergency stimulus package designed to deliver approximately $900 billion in COVID-19-related aid. The bill, which was... Read more.
Last-Minute Open Enrollment Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has upturned everything this year. So, it’s understandable if you are a little less prepared for open enrollment at this point. However,... Read more.
How the 2020 Election Could Affect Health Care
The 2020 presidential election could bring significant changes to the U.S. health care system. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump... Read more.
Department of Labor Issues Updated FFCRA Regulations in Light of Recent Federal Court Decision
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a temporary rule updating certain FFCRA regulations. The temporary rule is scheduled... Read more.
Some Policies Should Have Paid Out for COVID BI Claims, UK Court Rules
The impact that COVID-19 has had on businesses all around the world has been, simply stated, devastating. Property insurers have, thus far, nearly universally declined... Read more.
Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID-19 Cases
Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic... Read more.
OSHA Guidance for Reopening Nonessential Businesses
On June 18, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance to help employers plan how to reopen nonessential businesses. The... Read more.
Supreme Court Rules Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination Violates Title VII
In a highly anticipated decision issued on June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act (Title VII) protects individuals... Read more.