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HIPAA Compliance for Business Associates

7/23/2020

Companies that have access to protected health information (PHI) on behalf of an employer's group health plan typically qualify as "business associates" under HIPAA's Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. For example, TPAs and insurance brokers are business associates if they have access to PHI. This Compliance Overview addresses the compliance requirements for business associates under the HIPAA Rules.

Post-coronavirus Return-to-Work Plans and EAPs

7/23/2020

To help employees navigate these uncertain times and ease their return to work, employers should consider offering or revamping an existing employee assistance program (EAP) to address post-coronavirus return-to-work concerns.

Flexible Benefits and Counteroffers

7/23/2020

This Benefits Insights article outlines considerations for employers engaging in counteroffers, and discusses how employers open to negotiating benefits can leverage flexible benefits as an attractive offering for both current and prospective employees.

Managing Grieving Employees

7/23/2020

Employee grief may seem low on the list of pressing workplace concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, but ignoring this issue can actually hinder return-to-work efforts. This HR Insights article explains further.

Supreme Court Upholds ACA Contraceptive Rule Exemptions

7/23/2020

On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld two regulations expanding exemptions from the ACA's contraceptive coverage mandate. As a result, additional employers may now be able to opt out of providing the ACA-mandated contraceptive coverage. This Legal Update provides an overview of the Supreme Court's ruling.

Some Draft Forms for 2020 ACA Reporting Released

7/23/2020

On July 13, 2020, the IRS released draft 2020 forms for ACA reporting under Code Section 6056. Related draft instructions have not yet been released. In addition, draft 2020 forms for reporting under Code Section 6055 have not been released at this time. This ACA Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the draft changes that were made to the Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for 2020 reporting.

5 Ways COVID-19 Is Reshaping HR

7/23/2020

With fluctuating infection rates and conflicting official guidance, organizations will need to adapt quickly if they want to succeed in the post-coronavirus landscape. This article includes five ways the coronavirus is reshaping HR and how departments can adapt to these new challenges.

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DOL Seeks Public Input on FMLA Regulations

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