Employee Benefits Compliance Update
In the last week of 2022, two items of note came out of Washington, D.C., with impacts on group health plans: Continue reading
Challenges and Opportunities within the Employee Benefits Market 2022 Mid-Market Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey Results
With an extremely competitive labor market, it is important for employers to recognize the challenges of the current employee benefits market and understand how to take advantage of opportunities to attract and retain talented individuals. According to Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trend Index, 39% of all workers are considering changing employers this year, while 52% of Gen Z and Millennial workers are considering a change. Another trend identified by this study is that 53% of workers prioritize their health and well-being over work more than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Given this landscape, it is now more crucial than ever for businesses to consider their peers’ benefits offerings and reconsider their own to maximize their attractiveness as an employer. By utilizing benchmarking data, companies can make informed decisions about which employer-sponsored healthcare benefits strategy best aligns with their goals and gives employees the healthcare security and stability they seek. Continue reading
Cybersecurity Best Practices Navigating today’s cyber & data security landscape
Businesses in every industry are facing cyber threats with increasing frequency and severity. It is no longer a question of if your organization will experience a cyber incident, but when. From employment/HR data breaches to operations disruptions to wire transfer fraud and more, today’s landscape is brimming with real threats promising real and costly business impacts.
Earlier this month, our team in Nashville pulled together a group of industry experts for a panel discussion to discuss the current cybersecurity environment and best practices for businesses to prepare for and respond to potential incidents. Continue reading
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 Mandate
In a 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the enforcement of OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (ETS) related to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing in the …Continue Reading
Court Reinstates OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
On Friday Dec. 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals reinstated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19. The 6th Circuit court decision reverses the stay ordered in November by the 5th Circuit and allows OSHA to resume ETS implementation and enforcement nationwide.
The ETS establishes a mandatory vaccination policy requirement for private employers with 100 or more employees. ETS opponents have already filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the 6th Circuit’s decision. Continue reading