The manner in which employers communicate policies, procedures and benefit plan details to employees has a tremendous impact on how well those programs and policies are understood, utilized and perceived by employees. Providing your employees with ample, accurate resources will help convey your messages effectively and protect you from liability. The Value of Technology-facilitated Communication…
On Nov. 6, 2020, the Departments published an interim final rule requiring Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to cover a COVID-19 vaccine without any cost-sharing, once the FDA authorizes and approves a vaccine. This Legal Update provides an overview of the interim final rule’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage requirements.
The DOL final overtime rule became effective Jan. 1, 2020. Among other things, the final rule also allows employers to use nondiscretionary bonuses and incentive payments (including commissions) to satisfy up to 10% of the salary level if these payments are made at least on an annual basis. To enable compliance with the nondiscretionary bonus…
