HR & Compliance

  • May Compliance Newsletter by

    Posted on: May 10, 2016Categories: HR & Compliance

    Overview of Proposed Changes to FLSA White Collar Exemption Rules On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would overhaul overtime wage payment in the United States. The new rule would more than double the salary threshold that employees must meet to qualify for overtime wage payment exemption—a change that could affect 11 million workers across the United States.   Click here for more information!  ...

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  • April Compliance Newsletter by

    Posted on: April 4, 2016Categories: HR & Compliance

    HHS has announced a second phase of its HIPAA Audit Program. HIPAA established national standards for the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act established breach notification requirements to provide greater transparency for individuals whose personal information may be at risk.  The Health and Human Service Office of Civil Right (OCR) became responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Rules.  A p ...

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  • March Compliance Newsletter by

    Posted on: March 7, 2016Categories: HR & Compliance

    The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows certain individuals to continue their group health coverage after they leave their place of employment.  This law specifically allows for continuation of coverage for employees and their dependents when they would otherwise loss their coverage for certain reasons.  COBRA applies to companies that employ 20 or more employees on a typical business day and the law covers medical dental, vision, FSA, and HRAs and then disease specif ...

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