Month: January 2023
EEOC Updates Guidance Related to COVID-19 Workplace Testing
In recognition of the changing circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC has updated its guidance around conducting testing for on-site employees. Employers covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act must assess whether the current workplace circumstances within their organization justify COVID-19 testing, if they are continuing to test....
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Biden Administration Enacts Speak Out Act
Ahead of the close of the 117th U.S. Congress, the House of Representatives, with a vote of 315 – 109, quietly passed the Speak Out Act (“The Act”). President Biden signed the bill a few weeks later. Under the new law, nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses related to allegations of sexual...
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Feds Extend Prescription Drug Filing Deadline, Announce Relaxed Enforcement
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) last week issued an FAQ that relieved filing entities from the December 27, 2022, deadline for providing certain information. The Departments understood many plans and carriers faced significant operational challenges in complying with the reporting requirements,...
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Continuing Appropriations Act Extends HDHP Relief for Telehealth Services
President Biden last week signed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 23) to provide funding for the federal government through the current fiscal year. But employers also should know there were some critical benefits-related provisions tucked into CAA 23. Though many of the benefits sections of CAA 23 related to...
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Innovative Named A Samaritan Gala Honoree
Innovative Benefit Planning is honored to be recognized as a “2023 Celebration of Life Gala Honoree” at this year’s Samaritan Gala. Each year, Samaritan honors an individual and/or company for their continued passion, dedication, and love for Samaritan and the community. This year, Samaritan is recognizing Innovative for our commitment...
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