In a workplace setting, 90% of all top performers score high in emotional intelligence (EQ), making EQ the single biggest predictor of workplace performance. Individuals that score high in EQ compared to those who score low make an average of $29,000 more per year. In fact, “the link between EQ and earnings is so direct…
State/Local Compliance Update: August 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Arkansas Arkansas warns PBMs to stop charging illegal fees. In an August 17 bulletin, the Arkansas…
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. A penalty is triggered only if one or more employees purchase coverage in the exchange and qualify for a subsidy. There are two possible penalties, the Code §4980H(a) and the Code…
Have you wondered: • What screenings are recommended for your age and gender?• Which screenings are covered as preventive care?• What questions you should ask your provider? Watch this short video to learn what questions you should be asking your physician during a preventive care visit. Download our Ask-the-Doctor Checklist to prepare for your next check-up! Download PDF
Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which will become effective on January 1, 2024. These State-mandated programs will begin pre-funding their plans on January 1, 2023. These new…
New to HR, or looking for a refresher on your obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Join GBS Benefits Attorney, Susan L. Grassli as she provides an overview of The Affordable Care Act (ACA). During this 1.5 hour seminar you will learn about the Employer Mandate, Individual Mandate, Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the…
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Alabama Alabama new family leave law goes into effect July 1, 2022. The Alabama “Adoption Promotion Act” requires qualifying…
Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dobbs eliminates a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion and…
Productivity and efficiency tend to be the focus of professional improvement. While these are important, equally as crucial is fulfillment and satisfaction in your profession. It can be difficult to remain enthusiastic about work day to day, year after year; but having a professional purpose and identity gives life meaning and motivation. Feeling fulfilled at…
The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks matter the most. Specifically, employees are increasingly more concerned about their physical and mental health, financial security and work-life balance than before the pandemic. Many employers have responded by enhancing…
Research has shown that spending 20 minutes outside is enough to improve a person’s mental and physical health. In this short video, GBS Health & Wellness Coordinator, Elise Garrick, teaches us how to utilize park prescriptions to prevent chronic conditions, improve physical, social, and mental health as well as promote wellness. She also reviews the benefits…
On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The holding of the Dobbs case eliminates a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion and therefore returns the abortion issue back to the states to regulate.…
“We are sounding an alarm regarding the dangers tied to blind reliance on AI and other technologies that we are seeing increasingly used by employers.” – Kristen Clarke, DOJ assistant attorney general, during a press call EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on the ADA and the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Algorithms, and Software…
On May 5, a preliminary draft opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked and published. If the same language in the draft opinion is used in the final opinion, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey would be overturned and would therefore eliminate a…
On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2023. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for…