Social Security funding turmoil: A hiring freeze and union push for supplemental funding
Written by Megan Reid, Vice President, Account Management Operations Few governmental services play a more direct and vital role in the lives of millions than the Social Security Administration. However, as has been the situation for a number of years, funding...
A year in review: Absence and disability highlights from 2023
From new and revised Paid Family and Medical Leave laws to expanded accommodations for pregnant workers and job applicants, 2023 saw improved access to benefits and protections for American workers. Social Security benefits remain a topic of constant discussion, and...
Navigating the rising demand for behavioral health assessments in claims management
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and social distancing became part of our everyday vocabulary, the demand for mental health treatment has increased and, even today, continues to...
Paid leave and pregnant worker protection laws – what employers need to know
Over the past several years, there has been a steady increase in interest in state-level Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs. 2023 has shown to be a year with tremendous growth in the PFML space. In 2022, there were just 11 states with paid leave plans;...