On December 1, 2016, it will be more expensive for employers to take advantage of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) so-called white collar overtime exemptions. Since FLSA violations have always been expensive, employers should begin the process of determining whether and to what extent...
They’re heeeere. No, not a poltergeist, though for many they may be just as unsettling. We’re talking about the new minimum wage and overtime exemption regulations for white collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The long-awaited Final Rule has been released and...
For the first time, all applicable large employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act's annual healthcare reporting requirements. Employers that averaged at least 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees in 2014 must report specific 2015 healthcare information to the Internal Revenue Service. Reports for...
Telemedicine generally refers to the practice of using telecommunications technologies (phone, Internet, etc.) to diagnose and treat patients, and in case you haven't noticed, it's come a long way. Consider this: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services describes telemedicine as a cost-effective alternative to...
Many employers offer benefits packages that provide employees with more than just health insurance coverage. Though some of these benefits, like pre-paid legal service plans, are clearly not health-related, others may provide employees with some health-related benefits. Does this mean they are subject to the...
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are designed to help employees prevent, identify and resolve various personal issues and matters. Many employers include EAPs in their benefits packages to enhance employee effectiveness and maintain workplace productivity. In addition to providing benefits like pre-paid legal, crisis intervention or...
Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act's Employer Shared Responsibility provisions may be assessed a penalty if they do not offer affordable health coverage that provides a minimum level of coverage to their full-time employees and their dependents. Whether an employer is subject to these...
To help small businesses provide health insurance to their employees, the Affordable Care Act created Small Business Health Options Programs, or SHOPs. Starting in 2014, SHOPs will be available to eligible businesses with up to 100 employees—although states can limit participation to businesses with up...