Thirty-five years ago this month, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) was signed into law. COBRA provides a way for workers and their families to temporarily maintain… Read more >
April 27, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), U.S. 0 Read more >
On Thursday, April 15, the International Foundation presented a webcast on legal considerations for employers regarding employee vaccinations. Diana Bardes, partner at Mooney, Green, Saindon, Murphy & Welch, P.C., presented… Read more >
April 26, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
April is National Autism Acceptance Month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism spectrum disorders affected one in 150 children in 2000; prevalence increased to one… Read more >
April 21, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S., Work Life Balance 0 Read more >
As employers across the United States examine and modify benefit offerings in response to the pandemic, fertility benefits are no exception. The pandemic has impacted families planning for a new… Read more >
April 14, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, U.S. 0 Read more >
Health care benefits remain a critical part of the relationship between employers and workers, especially during these times of rapid change and uncertainty. In addition to serving as an important… Read more >
March 31, 2021 Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Mental Health, Prescription Drugs, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
Most employers are encouraging, rather than mandating, employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Organizations are taking a variety of actions to encourage vaccination. According to the Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer… Read more >
March 30, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, U.S. 2 Read more >
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) passed by Congress and signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 contains various employee benefits provisions, including premium assistance for participants… Read more >
March 25, 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Human Resources (HR), Legislative, Regulatory, U.S. 2 Read more >
The pandemic has brought new workforce situations requiring new solutions to the forefront of our daily lives. Innovative and proactive employee benefits can answer some of these current challenges. We’re… Read more >
March 17, 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Wellness, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Mental Health, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and work, and it has also impacted our health benefits plans. A panel discussion at our recent Trends in Health and… Read more >
March 16, 2021 Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health 0 Read more >
If you’re a regular Talking Benefits listener, you know we’ve frequently covered the topic of mental well-being. This is because of the significant impact this issue has throughout our country… Read more >
March 11, 2021 Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health, Talking Benefits Podcast, U.S., Wellness 0 Read more >