2021

Have you checked your workers’ compensation policy lately? It’s a good idea to compare your current payroll numbers against the number of employees you are covering under your policy. Rules regarding workers’ compensation insurance vary by state. In Georgia, for example, you are required by law to have workers’ comp insurance if your business has three or more employees. In any case, adequate workers’ comp coverage is a must no matter where you do business….

On November 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), which would include the first federal enhancement of family and medical leave for private sector workers since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect in 1993. The BBBA is far from official yet, as it faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate. However, there are provisions that employers should be concerned about if it passes, such…

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) on November 19, 2021, a sweeping legislation that could significantly bolster employee protections and benefits. While the Act is far from being passed, some of its provisions are generating buzz for both employers and employees. Backers of the legislation hope that by addressing many workers’ pain points, more people can get back to work with fewer hurdles. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Amendments. The…

Under the federal vaccine mandate announced by the Biden administration, many large employers will be required to have their workers vaccinated or subject to weekly COVID-19 testing. The current deadline for compliance is January 4, but the situation is a moving target. On Saturday, November 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit halted the requirements pending their review. Republican attorneys general in at least 26 states have challenged President Biden’s vaccine and…

In conjunction with the federal vaccine mandate announced for employers with 100 employees or more, the Biden Administration has announced that employees of health care facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid must be vaccinated against COVID-19. The emergency regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is intended to protect health care workers on the front lines of fighting the virus from getting the virus themselves, while also providing assurances to…

Along with the federal vaccine mandate announced by the Biden Administration for employers with 100 employees or more, the White House has announced that federal contractors will now fall under the same requirements. Previously, the administration announced vaccine requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors in September. According to the latest Fact Sheet, federal contractors may have some workplaces subject to the requirements for federal contractors and other workplaces subject to the newly-released COVID-19 Vaccination and…

Each February 1 through April 30, employers are required to display OSHA Form 300A, which is a summary of the injuries and illnesses recorded the previous year. If there are multiple locations, a business is required to complete a Form 300 and 300A for each physical establishment. Form 300A should be posted in a visible location where employees can view accident totals for their specific workplace site. Both Form 300 and Form 301 must be…