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
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Update: On Saturday, November 6, a U.S. federal appeals court issued a court order temporarily halting the implementation of OSHA’s ETS . While this type of ruling …Continue Reading
Clarifying Guidance on COBRA Deadline Extension Relief
IRS Notice 2021-58 clarifies the application of certain COBRA deadline extensions for electing COBRA coverage and paying COBRA premiums under prior relief that was issued as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak (“Emergency Relief”). Under the Emergency Relief, up to one year must be disregarded in determining the due dates for individuals to elect COBRA coverage and pay COBRA premiums during the Outbreak Period (i.e., 60 days after the announced end of the National Emergency). Continue reading
2021 Mid-Market Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey Results
In today’s volatile and extremely competitive talent market, it is important to make sure your employee benefits offerings are an asset to your organization – helping you attract and retain employees. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, a global survey of over 30,000 people in 31 countries, more than 40% of people are considering leaving their employer this year. The percentage increases to 54% when looking at Gen Z workers alone. Most employers are having to take a more critical look at many cultural factors, including employee benefits, to ensure their human capital management strategy is ready for what’s next.
Given this landscape, it is more critical than ever for employers to understand how their benefits plans compare to peer organizations. Utilizing benchmarking data, you can make informed decisions about your employer-sponsored healthcare benefits strategy and potentially uncover opportunities for improvement amidst the chaos. Continue reading