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Category Archives: compliance
New All Agency Memorandum Establishes Tiered SCA Fringe Rate
Federal contractors already know that the Service Contract Act (SCA) fringe rate is generally updated annually. In 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued All Agency Memorandum 221, which made no change to the the fringe rate of $4.27 per hour … Continue reading
DOL Publishes New FMLA Guide for Employers
The Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new guide to help employers understand their obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act was announced by DOL FMLA Branch … Continue reading
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Business Associate Agreements Are Essential to HIPAA Compliance
If you’re familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you may know that covered entities cannot disclose protected health information (PHI) to unauthorized persons. Continue reading
Discussion About Prescription Drug Coverage Grows With Awareness of Opioids, Contraceptives, Spiking Prices
In the past year, legislators, employers, the media and healthcare consumers have focused on a variety of topics related to prescription drug coverage and use. The opioid epidemic sweeping the country, changes in access to contraceptives and the rising prices of prescription drugs have all contributed to a renewed interest in how insurance plans cover prescription drugs and how health care consumers use them. Continue reading
Posted in compliance, contraceptive mandate, employee benefits, employer-sponsored group health plans, health care, health care costs, health care price transparency, prescription drug prices, Supreme Court
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Expands HIPAA “Access Right” Guidance
In January, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a fact sheet and FAQ regarding patients’ right to access their own medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Continue reading
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Professional Employment Organizations and Service Contract Act Compliance
A Professional Employment Organization (PEO) that employs and leases employees back to a prime contractor subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) is considered a subcontractor under the provisions of SCA and therefore subject to the full compliance of The … Continue reading
EEOC Lawsuit Probes Intersection Between ADA, Wellness Programs
A new case out of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin tested the boundaries of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with respect to employer wellness programs. Continue reading
