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California COVID-19 Alert

… COVID-19-related illness, the employee is eligible for all benefits applicable under the workers’ compensation laws of this state, including full hospital, surgical, medical treatment, disability indemnity, and death benefits, subject to Labor Code sections 4663 and 4664. The claim can only be denied within 30 days of the day “the Employee Claim Form, DWC-1 claim is filed under Labor Code section 5401,” rather than the 90 days allowed under Labor Code section 5402, unless there is rebutted evidence discovered subsequent to the 30-day period. If the claim is not denied within the 30 days, it …

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EPIC Ranks in Top Tier of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas

Employee responses from the fastest-growing territory at EPIC speaks volumes to the company’s presence and momentum in Texas EPIC was named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2021, and it was recently announced that while not only joining the list of Top 100 companies in the state, EPIC ranked number 11. The award reflects the opinions of EPIC employees who completed a survey that included details on company policies, practices, benefits, and demographics. The award program has been recognizing Texas’s best companies since 2006 and was designed to identify, recognize, and honor …

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EPIC Named Best Company to Work for in Texas

Employee responses earn firm spot in top 100 EPIC has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas in 2021. The award reflects the opinions of EPIC employees who completed a survey that included details on company policies, practices, benefits and demographics. The award program has been recognizing Texas’s best companies since 2006 and was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Texas, benefiting the state’s economy, businesses and employees. “This award means more than most, because it reflects our team members’ true sentiments about what it means to …

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EPIC Quick Hits: Morale & Productivity

Employee Morale & Productivity Toolkit While states across the country are beginning to ease up their stay at home orders, many companies will continue to operate in some form of a remote work environment for the foreseeable future. We’ve packaged some of our resources to help you support your employees and give them tips to become more productive while working at home during this crisis. You can customize these templates, so you can quickly put them into play at your organization. In this toolkit, you’ll get: Edit Employee FliersWorking at Home Email TemplatesOther Resources Benefits to Navigate COVID-19Setting …

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Renee Bosley Recently Featured on Trends & Innovations in Health Benefits Panel

… can bring real price controls or competition into the situation. Steinhauer: Renee, with all of these efforts to control cost, what is happening with the quality of care in your view and your clients’ observation? Is it improving or degrading? Bosley: One of the things that’s leading to better quality of care is getting involved sooner, steering that employee, engaging them. And then the employer now has the opportunity to incent that. We go to their mobile app and say, “It’s time to get your (blood sugar) checked. Make an appointment now, you can have $100 towards …

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2026 Workplace Wellness Trends: Insights for Employers

Wellness at Work Is No Longer Optional Employee wellness has evolved from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative. Today’s workforce expects inclusive, holistic programs that go beyond traditional offerings to address mental health, financial wellbeing, chronic condition management, and generational needs. Employers are responding with innovative strategies that integrate wellness into the broader benefits ecosystem. To understand these shifts, EPIC surveyed 238 benefits leaders nationwide to uncover current practices, challenges, and future investment plans in workplace wellness. Key Findings Include: Wellness Is Mainstream: 7 in 10 employers offer or are developing a workplace wellness program, and most …

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Immigration Law, ICE Raids, and Foreign Travel

… three business days to respond to a Notice of Inspection, and failing to notify the correct individuals can result in noncompliance. Ahead of this risk, establish: A trained internal point of contact (typically HR or Legal). A written immigration response protocol that outlines what to do when ICE appears at your site. A script for addressing ICE inquiries for reception and other frontline staff. A documented escalation path to legal counsel and executive leadership. Post clear signage to mark private spaces for employees. ICE access is limited. Agents can only enter non-public spaces – such as employee-only offices …

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Do You Have a Litigation Avoidance Plan?

… injured worker’s employment. Employees can often feel that suffering a work-related injury or filing a claim can lead to losing their job, or otherwise being discriminated against.  Uncertainty tends to drive employees to litigate. A perceived or actual threat to the injured worker’s entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits. A threat to benefits may result from a delay in compensability, denial of medical treatment by utilization review, or failure to pay temporary disability when the employee thinks it is owed. Feeling slighted may quickly drive employees to litigation. Not receiving information about their claim. It happens all too …

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