by PBG | Jan 14, 2022 | News |
The federal government issued a public notice requiring commercial health plans to cover up to eight at-home testing kits per month per covered individual for diagnostic use starting January 15 and continuing through the Coronavirus public health emergency period,...
by PBG | Nov 18, 2021 | News |
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published on their website on Nov. 16, 2021, that the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) is being put on hold due to pending litigation. In response to the 5th Circuit...
by PBG | Nov 10, 2021 | News |
Today, the IRS announced several Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). Increases were made to the Health FSA and Carryover as well as Commuter Benefits Health FSA (full and Limited) – the new limit is set at $2850 Carryover – The new limit is set at...
by PBG | Nov 4, 2021 | News |
On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. Affected employers will be required to comply with most provisions of the ETS by Dec. 5, 2021, and with its testing...
by PBG | Oct 28, 2021 | News |
On Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should handle employee requests for religious exemptions from their COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The new FAQs address rules...
by PBG | Jun 18, 2021 | News |
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), met Thursday for a highly anticipated update to rules for masks and distancing in the workplace. The agency, which regulates workplace safety, voted Thursday on a plan that would allow vaccinated...
