Appeals Court Blocks Ruling that Jeopardized Preventive Care Coverage In a major victory for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 15 temporarily blocked a March district court ruling that jeopardized cost-sharing required by the ACA for preventive care services. The blocked ruling would have allowed employers to […]

Performance Appraisal Bombshells: Delivering Bad News Performance reviews are essential for assessing employee performance and giving feedback that can help them improve. But, let’s face it – performance reviews can be uncomfortable. Especially when it comes to delivering bad news. For managers, introducing negative feedback during a performance review can be daunting. After all, no […]

Ready to Draft an Up-to-Date AI Policy? Target Top Risks As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in the workplace, it’s important for Human Resource (HR) professionals to create policies that protect their organization from the potential risks of AI. While the use of AI can help improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, it can also […]

The future of the Department of Labor and the United States of America is in jeopardy. Will Julie Su become the next Secretary of Labor? It’s hard to say. This question has been on many minds since the news that a committee had advanced Su’s nomination Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether she […]

Cost of Benefits Strain Employers and Workers Alike The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the US economy cannot be overstated. In addition to widespread layoffs, business closures, and disruption of everyday life, the pandemic has also brought upon a wave of financial strain on employers and workers alike, particularly in terms of fully funded […]