Compliance Update Federal Circuit Court Lifted Stay, OSHA Mandate is Reinstated This summary has been provided by our preferred partner for employment law, Fisher Phillips, and has been published with their permission. In one of the more shocking developments in a year full of surprises, a federal appeals court breathed new life into the Biden…
Every person has certain traits that are admired and respected by others. These inner strengths make us unique and help us deal with the challenges of daily life. On average, about one-third of a person’s strengths are innate and grounded in an individual’s temperament, talents, mood, and personality. The other two-thirds are developed over time.…
Why Wellness Around the World? Societies around the world have become more and more intertwined, creating a rich combination of cultures and diversity. Each group utilizes numerous traditions and habits to sustain a healthy body and mind. This year, we are looking beyond our borders to focus on various parts of the world for inspiration.…
Affordable Care Act 1094/1095 Information Reporting To keep you updated and informed, GBS has prepared a webinar which can be accessed on-demand and at your convenience. This year’s presentation provides a thorough overview, addresses common questions, pitfalls, and penalties, and offers line-by-line instruction and practical tips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyyPgv1asRE 2022 Deadlines for Filing 1094/1095 Forms Based on…
Dr. Russell Vinik, GBS Medical Director Additional Considerations and Treatment Options if you get COVID-19 Isolate yourself immediately. Your family members are not destined to get sick. On average 25% of household contacts get COVID. This can be reduced with isolation. Test close contacts. Close contacts should be tested about 5 days after exposure to…
May the warmth and wonder of the holiday season follow you throughout the coming year. https://youtu.be/zI-ubny_foU
Each year, various federal regulators announce cost-of-living adjustments affecting tax, employee benefits dollar amounts and penalties for the upcoming calendar year. Highlights of adjustments for 2022 that are most relevant to health and benefits plans (including prior amounts from 2021) are listed below. Download PDF
On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. Affected employers will be required to comply with most provisions of the ETS by Dec. 6, 2021, and with its testing requirements by Jan. 4, 2022.…
The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued on November 4, 2021 has been met with controversy from the outset. It is intended to require employers with 100+ employees to ensure that those employees are either fully vaccinated or produce a weekly negative COVID-19 test beginning January 4, 2022. Other requirements in the ETS are effective…
On November 4, 2021, the DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) which takes effect November 5, 2021. The ETS is intended to preempt any State or local requirements that ban or limit an employer from requiring vaccination, face covering, or testing. The ETS applies…
Originally published by Fisher Phillips. The GBS & Leavitt Group preferred partner for employment law. Republished with permission. With many current COVID-19 safety protocols dependent on vaccination status, verification and vaccine mandates continue to raise unique confidentiality and privacy considerations for employers. Here are some important points to keep in mind when tracking, collecting, or…
OSHA’s Mandate-or-Test Emergency Rule Gets Sent to White House for Final Review: How Employers with 100+ Employees Can Avoid Vaccine Confusion The Department of Labor (DOL) took the next step in advancing President Biden’s vaccine mandate-or-test emergency rule (for large employers with 100+ employees) sending the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to the White House’s regulatory office. Here…
GBS Health & Wellness Webinar Series Presented by Joe Tooley, PharmMD, MBA Please join us for our upcoming wellness webinar with GBS Pharmacy Benefit Consultant, Joe Tooley, PharmD, MBA. Date: Thursday, October 21st Time: 12:00pm MT Topic: Pain Management & Opioid Awareness Register Now Please Note: Live webinars cap at 500 attendees. Substance abuse continues…
Size Matters – your employer size, that is, and we have a soft spot for groups under 50. When you help us calculate your correct employer size it helps us know the right benefits to quote, the best service model for your company, and if you are subject to Federal or State COBRA. Renewals –…
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1. Timelines and Planning: Start planning several months in advance to make big difference in the success of your online open enrollment. A few months before your open enrollment, audit your system and carrier bills to verify that all records are up-to-date. Any pending items in the system should also be resolved. When possible, make final…