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IRS Lowers 2022 Employer Health Plan Affordability Threshold to 9.61% of Pay

September 7, 2021

The IRS announced that employer-sponsored health coverage will satisfy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability requirement next year if the...

Returning to the Office vs Remote Work: Challenges Employers are facing

August 14, 2021

When the pandemic first hit and we saw multiple employers across numerous industries switch to remote work capability this was...

Whistleblowing: Know the Tune

July 28, 2021

Employees who alert their companies about potential or actual health, safety, or public policy problems can provide an early warning of...

AZ Employers Should Note Expanded State and Local Anti-Bias Laws

July 21, 2021

Arizona recently expanded provisions of the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) to cover pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Additionally, following a...

Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

June 29, 2021

Connecticut has become the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Gov. Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible...

NY Cannabis Law Is National Blueprint For Pot Expungement

June 28, 2021

Advocates for cannabis legalization in New York pushed for a law that would include expungement of marijuana convictions. The Marijuana...

Cal/OSHA Passes Amended COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

June 14, 2021

On May 20, California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board delayed a vote on proposed changes to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). At...