The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the results of its Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA) enforcement actions during fiscal year (FY) 2022. Through its enforcement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the EBSA oversees...
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities. Section 1557 has been in effect since its enactment in 2010, with the U.S. Department of...
Between navigating the economic downturn, addressing attraction and retention struggles and balancing day-to-day operations, 2023 will likely be a busy and challenging year for HR professionals. So, now is the time for HR teams to prepare their organizations and...
Two new laws that were included in the federal omnibus spending bill, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022, will expand workplace rights for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions starting in 2023. This Legal Update provides more information about the...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently communicated it will issue a proposed overtime rule in May 2023, according to its most recent regulatory agenda. The agency originally planned to publish the proposed rule in April 2022 but then delayed it until October...
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