DOL New Classifiction Regs

DOL New Classifiction Regs

DOL Finalizes New Worker Classification Regs The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule earlier this month on January 6, 2021, clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....
Year-End Appropriations Legislation

Year-End Appropriations Legislation

Year-End Appropriations Legislation Includes Many Changes Impacting Group Health Benefit Plans At the end of 2020, Congress passed, and the former President signed a Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) that included many provisions impacting employer-sponsored group...
Employee Handbooks – Are Updates for 2021 Needed?

Employee Handbooks – Are Updates for 2021 Needed?

It is always a good idea to review your Employee Handbook annually to ensure policies and practices are aligned and remain applicable.  With the Covid-19 pandemic shifting many practices, employers are encouraged to consider a few key...