Inflation Reduction Act extends prescription savings for Medicare beneficiaries
Employers with eligible Medicare Part D employees should be aware of the important changes and requirements for their prescription drug plans as the start of the annual enrollment period approaches. A new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan will take effect on January...
SSA Eliminates Use of Outdated Occupations for Disability Benefit Evaluations
A recent Emergency Message issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a major update to its use of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) when determining a disability ruling. The SSA announced it will no longer use 114 occupations found in the...
Stay Compliant and Stay Ahead: Mastering Leave Management and Avoiding Costly Penalties
Understanding and adhering to the complexities of leave management and accommodation is essential for employers, especially with the rigorous scrutiny from United States federal agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of...