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Tag Archives: employee benefits
Boon Debuts New Corporate Identity To Address Simplified Solutions To A Complicated Industry
Austin, TX – September 3, 2019 – Boon debuts its new corporate identity today with the release of its new logo and website. The new brand reflects the company’s vision of being the leading provider of employee benefits for the … Continue reading
You Just Won Your First Government Contract. Now What?
A common question that arises when speaking with contractors around the country: “Now that we’ve won this contract, what should we do next?” Let’s take a look at the factors that should be considered after a successful bid to ensure … Continue reading
Posted in cost savings, Davis-Bacon Act, employee benefits, federal contractors, fringe benefits, government contractors, health care, health care costs, paid sick leave, prevailing wage, Service Contract Act
Tagged Davis-Bacon Act, employee benefits, federal contractors, fringe benefits, govcon, government contractor, government contractors, Service Contract Act
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Standards for San Francisco HCSO Released
The City of San Francisco recently released their official 2019 notice regarding the Health Care Security Ordinance that applies to businesses with 20 or more workers and nonprofits with 50 or more employees. It states that businesses with 20 or … 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
Posted in compliance, DOL, employee benefits, FMLA
Tagged compliance, DOL, employee benefits, employer guide, family medical and leave act, FMLA
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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
Tagged compliance, contraceptive mandate, employee benefits, health care costs, health care price transparency, opioids, prescription drugs, Supreme Court
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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
District Court Ruling Seeks to Expand Contraceptive Mandate Exception
A new ruling out of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia would expand the types of organizations that can opt out of providing employees with coverage for contraceptives. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that group health … Continue reading
Lawsuit Alleges “Right-Sizing” Illegal Under ACA, ERISA
A new lawsuit may test the legality of “right-sizing” where the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) intersect. The class-action lawsuit, Marin v. Dave and Buster’s Inc., involves around 10,000 employees of Dave and Buster’s … Continue reading
Self-Funding and Reference-Based Pricing: An Overview
As health insurance premiums in the U.S. continue to rise, employers are constantly looking for new ways to reduce employee benefit costs. One solution that many employers are adopting is the use of self-funded health insurance and reference-based pricing. In … Continue reading
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In All 50 States; Employers Should Review Plans, Policies
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced the ruling for Obergefell v. Hodges, the same-sex marriage case argued before the court on April 28. The Supreme Court opinion addressed two issues, stating 1) that states must issue marriage licenses for two … Continue reading
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