In response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the federal and state governments have been working with insurance commissioners and carriers to expand access to testing and treatment. Part of the response includes actions to remove cost barriers to services that could otherwise discourage individuals from seeking care.
In this Issue: NLRB Issues Joint Employer Final Rule Be Clear About What Accommodations Are Being Provided Recent Incomplete COBRA Notice Leads to Lawsuits Against Three Employers No Pretext Where Employer Had “Honest Belief” in Employee’s Misconduct U.S. Employers Weigh EEOC Guidance in Responding to Coronavirus Coronavirus Update: Employer Response, Contract Performance, and Public Company …
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. This HR Bulletin provides a summary of compliance issues facing employers in this situation.
In this Issue: Supreme Court Grants ACA Petitions March 1 Deadline for New Jersey Employers to Offer a Pre-Tax Transportation Proposed Regs Address Penalties for MSP Reporting Violations HIPAA Privacy Rule Still Applies for Employers Amid 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Commuter Benefits: A Summary of Local and State Mandates IRS Concludes There Is No Statue …
As the coronavirus moves across the world, companies need to have their own policies and procedures ready to minimize business disruptions. Below, we have highlighted steps companies can take to help stop or slow the contagion’s spread and provides a list of resources to help keep track of official information that could affect your business. …