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Oct. 14 Deadline Nears for 2021 Medicare Part D Coverage Notices
Oct. 14 is the annual deadline for employers that offer prescription drug benefits to notify Medicare-eligible employees and dependents of whether coverage under the
Employees Sue United Airlines over Vaccine Mandate
Six employees have sued United Airlines over its vaccine mandate for employees, arguing they weren’t reasonably accommodated for religious or medical exemptions
How Much Will the Vaccine Mandate Move the Needle?
The federal mandate for certain employers to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing may not increase the number of vaccinated people
Viewpoint: 6 Things to Know Before Offering Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
As owning cryptocurrency becomes more common, expect employees to ask about offering it in retirement accounts. Plan sponsors should be able to evaluate and explain the
How Should Employers Handle Business Travel in the COVID-19 Era?
Business travel is expected to increase significantly during the second half of 2021, but it will be lower than 2019 levels, according to findings from Deloitte. Check
How to Recognize and Respond to Insider Threats from Employees
Pandemic stress has led to workers being disengaged and unsatisfied with their jobs, as well as feeling emotional and financial strain. The situation is primed for
Viewpoint: When Employers Fail to Designate FMLA Leave
If an employer missed deadlines to provide Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notices but has no reason to believe that the employee suffered harm because of this
Most Employers Lack a Pay Strategy for Remote Workers
Employers that don't provide increased remote-work opportunities may find their employees leaving for jobs with greater flexibility. If employers do adopt remote or
5 Common Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
Pre-pandemic, 1 in 5 people in the
Take the Fear out of Feedback
The ability to give feedback is a superpower. Little nuggets of feedback can change lives