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New Mexico Latest State to Enact a Paid Sick Leave Law

… employee’s right to file a complaint with the state labor department if the employer denies leave or retaliates against an employee; and All means of enforcing violations of the law. The state is drafting a model mandatory notice HWA Poster that employers must place in a conspicuous and accessible location in each establishment where employees are employed. Generally, the individual disclosure to an employee and the workplace post must appear in English, Spanish or any language that is the first language spoken by at least 10% of the employer’s workforce. The HWA becomes effective in 2022. Covered employers …

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Urgent Care – Too Much of a Good Thing?

… after spending so much time educating employees about the value of urgent care? For starters, it’s critical that employers review the cost-sharing in their benefit design. The old days of charging the same copay for urgent care and PCPs to get members hooked are gone – copays for urgent care average two to three times the cost of a PCP visit. Secondly, some employers are starting to look at design features that limit follow-up care allowed at the urgent care location. If there was a sports injury or infection that initially was treated at the urgent care, the

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American Rescue Plan Act COBRA Subsidy Overview & FAQs

… willing and able to continue performing services. All of the following were considered an involuntary termination of employment: Layoffs and reductions in force Failure to renew a contract Termination for cause Employer’s action to end employment when an employee cannot work due to illness or disability Employee resignation as the result of an employer-initiated change in work location The involuntary termination of employment does not need to be related to COVID. If the involuntary termination of employment was for gross misconduct, the individual was never eligible for COBRA and therefore not eligible for the COBRA subsidy either …

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA Subsidy Guide

… of involuntary terminations according to the 2009 guidance: Layoffs and reductions in force; Failure to renew a contract; Termination for cause; Employer’s action to end an employment when the employee cannot work due to illness or disability; and Employee resignation as the result of employer-initiated change in work location Gross Misconduct If the involuntary termination of employment was for gross misconduct, the individual is not a COBRA qualified beneficiary. In other words, termination of employment due to gross misconduct is not a COBRA qualifying event. Therefore, an employee terminated due to gross misconduct would not be eligible for …

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Boost Employee Engagement in a Tech World

Viewpoints from Jodi Perry Engaging employees is hard. I’ve watched employee engagement trends evolve over the years, and hands down, technology is the way to go for this monumental task. One reason digital solutions are so wonderful is their ability to lead the user to a precise location when they have questions. And we know employees are utilizing digital solutions from the analytics we monitor for our clients. Employees don’t stay long – they get in, get what they need and get out. It’s a win-win. How do you currently communicate your benefits offerings? A benefits guide …

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Special Compliance Alert: Department of Labor Releases COBRA Subsidy Website and Model Notices

… employers can find more information. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released model notices and a Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy information website related to the COBRA subsidy that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The website will be a central location that the DOL uses to inform individuals of their potential right to take advantage of the subsidy and to assist employers with fulfilling their compliance obligations. COBRA Subsidy Background ARPA includes COBRA premium assistance that will cover 100% of COBRA premiums for certain Qualified Beneficiaries (QBs), referred to as …

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De Minimis Wellness Incentives – Why Wait?

… ensure your wellness efforts are compliant. See materials from our recent webinar series | What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations: Part One & Part Two Check out more of our EPIC Resources: Visit the EPIC coronavirus update center for COVID-19 information Sign up for EPIC Newsletters in one convenient location See results from our In It Together pulse surveys on our COVID-19 strategic collaboration and idea-sharing forum EPIC offers these opinions for general information only. EPIC does not intend this material to be, nor may any person receiving this information construe or rely on this …

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Covering Coronavirus: Risk Considerations Volume 2, Issue 4

… 1, 71.1).  Operators of transportation hubs must require all persons wear a mask when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub. A “transportation hub” means any airport, bus terminal, marina, seaport, or other port, subway station, terminal, train station, U.S. port of entry, or any other location that provides transportation.” More information about this order can be found on the CDC’s website, including its FAQs for this mask requirement. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued an emergency amendment and three security directives in support of the CDC Order. They can be found here. SD …

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