The ripples of marijuana legalization go far beyond law enforcement and have now entered into the workplace, causing a number of concerns for HR and other organizational leaders. With today’s cultural shift, the odds of hearing talk of gummy equivalents at work are...
As we alluded to in last week’s PFML blog post, its extremely important to understand – and make sure your employees understand – how your organization’s disability benefits interact with Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave....
In Massachusetts, the COVID Pandemic of 2020 has pushed Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) to the back burner as businesses have struggled to reinvent their operations amidst financial concerns and remote work arrangements. As of January 1, 2021, businesses...
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Creditable coverage means that...
The biggest impact of the CARES Act came via the “forgiveness” provision within the $349 billion Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered via the SBA loan program. If organizations meet specific eligibility criteria, allocate the funds during a specific...
On March 18, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)* was passed through Senate and signed by President Trump. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FFCRA addresses emergency paid leave and additional Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions...
