Legal Update: EEOC Opens EEO-1 Reporting Portal for 2023 Workforce Data
The portal for private sector employers to submit equal employment opportunity workforce data (EEO-1 Report) from 2023 to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has opened as of April 30, 2024.
The deadline for submissions is June 4, 2024. This data collection was previously delayed.
Live Well, Work Well – Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma (May)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national health observance dedicated to shedding light on mental health conditions and fostering understanding and support for those experiencing them. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States.
NAMI reports that nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
View and download the latest Live Well, Work Well newsletter
Legal Update: HHS Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities.
News Brief: Survey Reveals Employees Want to Work in States with Reproductive Care Access
ResumeBuilder.com surveyed American workers to understand how public policies around reproductive care impact their attitudes toward legislation prohibiting in vitro fertilization (IVF) and willingness to work in certain states.
“Our survey, along with observations from my private practice, highlights a discernible trend: Individuals are increasingly evaluating their employment options based on how well they align with their health care needs.”
– Stacie Haller, ResumeBuilder’s Chief Career Advisor
Think Well, Be Well: Spring Into Self-Care
Self-care, which includes mental health care, is deeply personal, so it’s essential to explore activities that genuinely resonate with you and promote your physical and mental well-being.
National Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
An individual’s mental health—how one thinks, feels and acts—can change over time due to various factors. Mental illnesses are some of the most common health conditions in the United States. While 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness each year, less than half of them receive treatment.
Legal Update: FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a final rule that would ban noncompete agreements in virtually all employment relationships. The final rule has not yet been filed in the Federal Register, but is scheduled to take effect 120 days after such filing.
Legal Update: DOL Announces Final Overtime Rule Increasing Salary Levels for White-collar Employees
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to amend current requirements employees in white-collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The final rule will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Legal Update: CMS Status Update on Advanced Explanation of Benefits Implementation
On April 23, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provided a status update on the progress it is making toward implementation of the advanced explanation of benefits (AEOB) transparency provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). While the AEOB requirement was originally effective in 2022, federal agencies delayed the requirement for plans and issuers to provide AEOBs until implementation rules could be issued.
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
