American Heart Month
Your heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in your body, but all that work can take a toll. Not treating your body right can quickly lead to
Compliance Overview: Consolidated Appropriations Act: Employee Benefits Provisions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, includes many provisions affecting employers, group health plan sponsors, health benefits brokers and health insurance
Legal Update: EEOC Announces 2021 Collection Schedule for EEO-1, Other Reports
On Jan. 12, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will begin collecting equal employment opportunity (EEO) data again in 2021, starting with the EEO-1 report
Compliance Overview: 2021 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines
Employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans.
This Compliance Overview explains key 2021 compliance deadlines for employer-sponsored group health plans.
Compliance Bulletin: HHS Issues Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
On Dec. 10, 2020, HHS issued a proposed rule that would make certain changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. While many of the proposals primarily impact health care providers and
Compliance Bulletin: Proposed Rules Would Amend Requirements for Wellness Program Incentives
On Jan. 7, 2021, the EEOC issued two proposed rules on wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA).
This Compliance Bulletin provides an
HR Compliance Bulletin: EEOC Addresses Mandatory Vaccinations in Updated Guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA
On Dec. 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued employer guidance on mandatory vaccination programs and the restrictions imposed on them by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Legal Update: Stimulus Bill Extends FFCRA Tax Credits but Not Leave Mandate
An appropriations bill, which was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, does not extend the employee leave mandates created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which expire on
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, January 2021 Edition
Start Your Year Off Right
2020 has likely given you time to reflect and think about what you’d like to change about your lifestyle. This is a good time to make