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FTC Proposes Health Breach Notification Rule Amendments

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At a recent open Commission meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR). The FTC’s proposed amendment aims to codify the HBNR’s application to digital health and mobile technologies.

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Washington State Legislature Passes My Health My Data Act

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The My Health My Data Act in Washington State (the Act) is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee this year, after being passed by both the Washington Senate and House in different versions.

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Employers Seek Clarity on Reproductive Healthcare Benefits Litigation Following EEOC Commissioner Filing

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Jackson Women’s Health Organization, many employers extended travel benefits to women residing in states where abortion or reproductive health procedures may now be unlawful. Following the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v.

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EEOC Alleges Abortion Travel Benefits Violate ADA, Title VII; Abortion Rates Tick Up; Indiana Judge Rules Ban Violates Religious Freedom

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Lawyers are advising employers to beef up their health-related travel benefits to emphasize equal access for all employees as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission begins to target employers that have expanded travel coverage for abortions.

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EEOC Potentially Limits Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID-19 Testing

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On July 12, 2022, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revised its guidance on compliance with disability discrimination law during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post EEOC Potentially Limits Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID-19 Testing appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Missed Payroll in the Wake of Bank Collapse: Implications, Strategies, and Minimizing Risk

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Because liability is joint and several, employees can elect to recover from only one, a few or all of the top ten shareholders, though shareholders that pay more than their pro rata share are entitled to contribution from the other shareholders. Employee Benefits Considerations Missed payroll can impact employee benefit plans.

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2024 Chart of Healthcare Regulations

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This chart displays health-related regulations that may be issued this year, organized by federal agency and date of potential release. Access the […] The post 2024 Chart of Healthcare Regulations appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.