Monthly Archives: June 2012

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Employee Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are important for ensuring that your employees are successfully meeting their job requirements, identifying under-performance issues and providing employees with an opportunity to raise any concerns they may have. Keep the following do’s and don’ts in mind to … Continue reading

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Complying with the New Summary of Benefits and Coverage Notice Requirements: Additional FAQs and Corrected Template

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), together with other federal agencies, continues to address questions from group health plans and issuers regarding the new summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) notice requirements under Health Care Reform. The new requirements are … Continue reading

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New Guidance on Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure Rules

New guidance issued by the U.S. Employee Benefits Security Administration can help plan administrators comply with new rules requiring that workers who make their own investment decisions in 401(k)-type retirement plans be provided with certain information about plan and investment … Continue reading

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EEOC Updates Guidance on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). Title VII and Criminal History … Continue reading

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Are You Prepared for a COBRA Audit?

If you sponsor a group health plan subject to the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), now may be a good time to review your compliance. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued updated COBRA Audit Guidelines intended to … Continue reading

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Requirement to Post New Employee Rights Notice Put on Hold

Employers can hold off on making room for a new poster informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule requiring … Continue reading

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