Wednesday, July 15, 2020 During May and June, there was an interesting increase in the number of COVID-19-related workplace lawsuits. Both federal and state courts have seen over 2,000 COVID-19-related cases filed. One of the more interesting trends, particularly of note for employers, HR, and management is the uptick in the number of wage and hour claims in which are related to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 10, 2020 2020 PCORI Fee Update PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund) fees are a form of excise tax that applies to health sponsors and insurers who offer self-funded insurance plans. PCORI is designed to support effective clinical research. READ MORE >>
Sunday, July 5, 2020 People who are returning to work in 2020 face a lot of changes. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many new laws have been enacted regarding returning to work. Employers need to be aware of these changes so that they can ensure the safety of their employees and customers. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The federal government opened the Paycheck Protection Program 2020 (PPP) for eligible small businesses in early April. It designed the program as a direct incentive for businesses to keep workers on the payroll. In response to the COVID pandemic, it targeted small businesses with 500 or fewer employees. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 What has been the fate of minorities through COVID-19 unemployment? Unemployment rates have risen in all racial groups across the United States. However, research shows that some racial groups have faired differently. Many factors, including the type of jobs occupied by minorities, have affected the outcome. READ MORE >>
Sunday, June 28, 2020 Smart HR teams have begun using medical tourism as an employee benefit. Medical tourism refers to traveling outside the state or country to get medical attention. Jumping on this growing trend has helped many businesses cut medical expenses. In addition, employees love it because they love to travel. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 25, 2020 2020 has been a year of civil unrest: riots, looting, vandalism, and other civil commotion. As looters brought chaos to New York City early this summer, proprietors asked themselves, how insurance protects businesses from looters. Thieves plagued pharmacies, banks, and big and small businesses. READ MORE >>
Saturday, June 20, 2020 Mid-Year Health Changes Allowed Due to Coronavirus 2020 The Coronavirus 2020 pandemic has created economic upheaval throughout the United States. One of the consequences of this is that it has left many employees in a quandary about the insurance plans they signed up for at the end of last year. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 15, 2020 The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) says it's time to reconnect and honor! Of course, that means that it is time for the NYC SHRM Annual Chapter Meeting 2020. About SHRM The HR population, worldwide, consists of more than 115 million workers and their families. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 As COVID-19 spread across the planet, the healthcare industry faced unprecedented confusion. Questions arose, and the insurance industry helped sort it out. Now, with insurance companies extending COVID care, policyholders have more options. Just like the government, providers sought to prevent the accelerated spread of the virus. READ MORE >>
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