Federal: IRS Releases 2024 PCORI Fee
The IRS released Notice 2023-70, with the 2024 adjusted applicable dollar amount of $3.22 per covered life for the Patient-Centered...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 16, 20232 min read
(CMS) updates cost-sharing requirements for the various parts of Medicare
On October 12, 2023, CMS released the updated figures for 2024. Here’s what beneficiaries need to know. MEDICARE PART A COST-SHARING...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Interaction of Employee Life Events and Compliance Requirements
This chart provides guidance on the interaction of certain benefits compliance considerations when an employee experiences various events...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Sick Leave by State and Locality
States and localities continue to adopt and revise leave laws—review this chart frequently to stay up to date.
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 11, 20231 min read
State Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers
As medical and recreational cannabis laws evolve, and with federal law currently in opposition to many state laws, employers face...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Employer Responsibilities with Medicare Notices
Powered by: Mineral The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) requires employers sponsoring prescription drug benefits to distribute an annual...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries
Powered by: Mineral The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 29, 20235 min read
New to HR? Here Are the Issues to Understand First
Powered by Mineral Are you new to HR? Feeling overwhelmed by the vast and constantly changing landscape of employment law? Worried about...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 14, 20234 min read
New Form I-9 and Remote Verification Procedure Rolled Out
Powered by: MINERAL Updated Form I-9 A new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023,...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 10, 20234 min read
What Employers Should Know About Pregnancy Discrimination
Powered by Mineral Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably because they’re...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Supreme Court Reinterprets Undue Hardship Standard for Religious Accommodations
Powered by Mineral As you’re probably aware, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires that employers with 15 or more employees make...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Federal: OSHA Requires Electronic Submission of Forms 300 and 301
Powered by: Mineral Beginning January 1, 2024, establishments with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries must...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 25, 20231 min read
McLaren Health Plan to Exist Group Health Market in Michigan
McLaren Health Plan and Physicians Health Plan (PHP) have advised they will no longer offer health insurance to commercial business...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Michigan Pay Equity and Transparency
The Michigan pay equity and transparency provision discussed on this BLOG is located in the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 12, 20232 min read
IRS Addresses Claims Substantiation Requirement for FSAs
The IRS recently issued a Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that provides important reminders about the claims substantiation requirements...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: What They Mean and Why They’re Important
Powered by: MINERAL Though we’re all different, we can all thrive in the same workplace. That’s the motivating belief behind efforts to...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 5, 20232 min read
5th Circuit Reinstates ACA’s Preventive Care Coverage Mandate
On May 15, 2023, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay of enforcement of the District Court’s ruling in...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Due This Month
Powered by: MINERAL Federal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 30, 20232 min read
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs)...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 25, 20231 min read
Prescription Drug Report Is Due by June 1, 2023
The deadline for health plans and health insurance issuers to submit their second prescription drug data collection (RxDC) report is June...
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