The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 10, 2023

Please specifically note that, as is the case with all previous “Bizarre Lists,” I am ever mindful of the fact that while a case might be factually bizarre in an academic sense, it is intensely real for the participants and their families. The medical evidence was conflicting. Silberberg v. Palm Beach County Sch. Code Ann. §

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Workers' Compensation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Background The workers’ compensation system faces an enormous challenge in 2022 as the novel consequences of the most recent surge of SARS-CoV-2 infection engulf the nation. The issues will include: evaluating temporary disability benefits, delivering medical treatment, and estimating the nature and extent of disability. 340, 191 A.3d

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The Olson Group

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As 2021 comes to an end, here are some year-end tips and compliance guidance to ensure you are ready to kick off 2022 on the right track! If your company has reached or exceeded 50 full-time employees you are now requited to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance (FMLA) in 2022. Happy 2022!

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 11, 2023

Sadly, the number of people dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide hit record levels in 2022. These services include outpatient and inpatient treatment, telemedicine, medication and counseling. Paternal leave is paid time off for new parents, either mom or dad, after the birth or adoption of a child.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 31, 2020

This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Coronavirus-related leave laws. Other state family and medical leave law changes.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 29, 2022

Group health plans are the natural place to start when thinking about reimbursing expenses related to female employees’ family planning decisions. What is medical care? Group health plans reimburse employees for their medical care. B) For transportation primarily for and essential to medical care referred to in subparagraph (A).

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (“2022 CAA”) Section 307 – Congress extended HDHP telehealth relief under the CARES Act from April 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022, notably leaving a three-month gap in relief from January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022.

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 30, 2022

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) reversed the 1973 Roe v. How the Overturn of Roe v Wade Affects Job-Protected Leave. In addition to the unknown world of insurance, employers in abortion-restricted states have asked how they should respond to employee requests for job-protected leave.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

JANUARY 25, 2021

COVID Relief, No Surprises Act, FSA and DCAP Extensions, Transparency, and HIPAA Privacy Updates. . . Features of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. . The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (The Act) was signed into law on December 28th by President Trump. The required leave ended on December 31, 2020.

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Health Consultants Group

MAY 1, 2021

The Connecticut legislature passed the Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act on June 25, 2019. When the PFMLA is fully implemented, it will pay income replacement benefits to your employees when they take time off work to care for themselves or family members. Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA).

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 2022, the EEOC resolved over 65,000 charges of discrimination, obtaining more than $513 million in monetary benefits for the victims. The top 10 ERISA settlements in 2022 totaled over $837 million. This worksheet from the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will administer more rules on family leave , sexual harassment, and much more affecting even small employers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 1, 2023

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take job-protected unpaid leave when they or an immediate family member need to seek care for a serious health condition or are incapacitated by a serious health condition. Ongoing medical care.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care. Optional dental and vision care are usually offered alongside health insurance for an added fee.)

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (“2022 CAA”) Section 307 – Congress extended HDHP telehealth relief under the CARES Act from April 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022, notably leaving a three-month gap in relief from January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022.

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Higginbotham

MAY 5, 2022

On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2023. These limits vary based on whether an individual has self-only or family coverage under an HDHP. HSA/HDHP Limits. Employer Takeaway.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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Health Consultants Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Whether their families battled the virus or not, they have all endured a life-changing event. After a year of unprecedented medical and personal experiences, employees can easily detect holes in their benefits plans. Family-Friendly Benefits: sick leave, time off to care for children and adult family members, paid foster care.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 29, 2022

The w idely bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 previously passed the senate 84-14. After previously voting for the measure, 25 Republicans changed their vote to vote against the PACT Act yesterday. Highlights of the legislation include: 1.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JULY 26, 2022

In The 1972 Report re 1935 (July 2022), there is comparison of the initial 1935 Florida workers' compensation law to 2022. Conceding that the analysis of whether one is or is not "better off" is likely subjective and perhaps complex, it may be that workers are in fact better off in 2022 Florida than they were in 1935 (87 years ago).

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The Olson Group

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As 2021 comes to an end, here are some year-end tips and compliance guidance to ensure you are ready to kick off 2022 on the right track! Audit Full-time Employees (FTE) Count If your company has reached or exceeded 50 full-time employees you are now requited to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance (FMLA) in 2022.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 3, 2023

Conversely, employees are free to leave their positions for any time and for any reason in at-will states. The Whistleblower Protection Act protects federal employees, and OSHA protects private-sector workers from being fired for acting as a whistleblower. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The Equal Pay Act of 1963.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 5, 2022

See Medical Excuse (April 2022). I got some interesting feedback on that situation, and for the most part there was skepticism of the medical excuse, similar to that expressed by the Justice cited there. More recently, in Kentucky, an Owensboro judge made the news when she was "removed from office" in April 2022.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 7, 2022

Transparency in Coverage Requirement to Post Machine-Readable Files Begins July 1, 2022. These limits vary based on whether an individual has self-only or family coverage under an HDHP. 1, 2022, since July 31, 2022, is a Sunday. 1, 2022 technically ended on Dec. July 31, 2022. July 31, 2022.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 14, 2023

“The Division didn’t follow through on most of what it said it would do,” said Kevin Walsh, Acting State Comptroller. In fiscal year 2022, the Division processed about 8,000 claims, amounting to $96 million in total costs. In fiscal year 2022, the Division processed about 8,000 claims, amounting to $96 million in total costs.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 5, 2021

The new COVID relief package included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. The key payroll provisions include: An extension of the paid sick/ family leave provisions and your tax credit for providing leave. Relief for employees who receive surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If they do, there will be a 50-50 split Senate where vice-president-elect Kamala Harris would act as the tie-breaking vote. There may also be additional financial support for struggling small to mid-size businesses which could include expanded Paycheck Protection Act eligibility. Elections, as they say, have consequences.

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Workers' Compensation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The input we receive from the Advisory Council that will be created through my Executive Order and online portal will provide valuable insight into how our State can use these funds to further bolster and expand our ongoing support for the many families and communities impacted by this crisis.” Executive Order No.

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2019

January 1, 2022. They must also be free to leave the workplace. Parental Leave & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Massachusetts. Parental Leave. The legislation also said that, despite it being called “maternity leave,” employers could not discriminate against males in applying it.

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Hppy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics , only 35% of private-industry workers had access to employer-provided long-term disability insurance as of 2022. It’s a matter of understanding both the legal and human aspects of the situation, and acting as a bridge between the employee and the organization. According to the U.S. Image by Freepik 1.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) also requires employers to pay employees for time donning and doffing protective equipment. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees. Supervisors must recognize requests for leave and refer them to human resources.

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cipHR

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Home Office has updated its right to work guidance for 2022 , as part of an initiative to implement a digitised immigration system. From 1 October 2022, employers can choose one of two methods to conduct right to work checks for these potential employees. These requirements apply to checks performed from 6 April 2022.

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Benefits Notes

MARCH 31, 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) into law. All group health plans that provide major medical benefits subject to federal COBRA rules are subject to the ARPA COBRA rules. Plan sponsors may elect to defer the changes until 2022. Subsidized COBRA.

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LACE Partners

JANUARY 9, 2023

In Spring 2023, the government will launch a campaign to encourage the 630,000 people who left the workforce between 2019 and 2022, to return to work to help the UK fight off a recession. A key part of understanding the bigger picture for people when they leave the workforce for the golf course. . Particularly for men.

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cipHR

MARCH 27, 2023

I: IR35 Also known as off-payroll rules, IR35 came into effect in 2022 and aims to assess whether or not someone is working on a self-employed basis for tax purposes. In the UK, statutory maternity leave is paid for up to 39 weeks and typically starts when a woman goes on maternity leave.

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