CBO’s Take on Revised ACA Repeal/Replace Bill: More of the Same
The saga of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Republican plan to repeal and replace key portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been a long and winding one so far.
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CBO says revised AHCA not much of an improvement over prior version
The saga of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the Republican plan to repeal and replace key portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been a long and winding one so far. To recap: The original version of the AHCA was introduced in early March. After receiving lukewarm support and a discouraging report from […]
Is Quitting to Care for Fiancée Covered Under Minnesota’s Unemployment Law?
Employees who quit their jobs to care for a member of their immediate family generally are qualified to receive unemployment benefits in Minnesota. However, the Minnesota Court of Appeals recently heard a claim in which a former employee was denied unemployment benefits due to the fact that “fiancée” doesn’t fall within the statutory definition of […]
Come Fly with Me: The FMLA and A Grounded Flight Attendant
There was a time in the middle of the last century when the lure of the skies drew young women to the “glamorous” job of being a flight attendant. Times have changed. Most people now understand that being a flight attendant is hard and is not made any easier by belligerent passengers and the stress […]
Texas TV Station Gets Cloudy Reception from Court on ADA Claim
As a child, you probably played a game in which one child whispers a “secret” into the ear of another child. The second child then whispers the secret into the ear of a third child and on and on until the last child in the circle whispers the secret into the ear of the first […]
Health Benefit Costs Still Rising Worldwide, Survey Finds
The cost of employer-provided healthcare benefits around the globe continues to climb with little relief in sight, according to a survey of health insurers by Willis Towers Watson. Insurers attribute this trend to the cost of hospital/inpatient and outpatient medical services, advanced medical technology, and the overuse and overprescribing of services.
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Takes Effect June 9; Acosta Says SEC Should Be Involved
The fiduciary duty rule crafted by the Obama administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) will become applicable June 9, as the regulatory agency continues to review it for possible changes or reversal.
Ask the Expert: Must We Reinstate Injured Employee to Previous Position?
Question: One of our employee was injured at work. As per restrictions listed on his doctor’s note, we adjusted his duties. We also lowered his hourly rate. Now the doctor sent a note saying this employee is fully recovered and can go back to his previous position. However, the employee who took over his original […]
FMLA Training Scenario: Termination for Performance Before Leave
Here we present a leave-related workplace scenario—inspired by an actual court case—that’s intended to help HR professionals better understand an employer’s responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In this scenario, the employer fired an employee for “unresolved, previously discussed performance issues” —but they did it right after the employee returned from leave. […]
Making Your Safety Training Sessions Super, Part 2: Techniques
Yesterday’s Advisor emphasized how important preparation is to conducting super safety training sessions. Today we discuss techniques for making training sessions more relevant and memorable.