Status of the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to rescind the independent contractor final rule. The final rule was published on Jan. 7, 2021 and …
Preparing HR for a Future Health Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for HR departments in 2020. Suddenly, employees were looking to HR teams for guidance in areas not typically considered their responsibility. This was …
Podcast: Mitigating High Medical Transportation Costs
Americans watch their health and finances closely, usually resulting in hard decisions effecting one in favor of the other. Emergencies bring these decisions to the forefront, forcing quick judgements that …
ARPA Updates to FFCRA Employee Leave
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted March 11, 2021, includes changes to emergency paid sick leave and paid family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The …
10 Questions for After You Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine
After you’ve received your COVID-19 vaccine, it’s normal to wonder what’s next. Many questions exist, such as whether you can contract COVID-19 again, what safety precautions you should continue and …
