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HR Alert: Purging Old I-9s (by HR NETwork)

Employers often fail to shred old Forms I-9 that are beyond the retention requirement, even though this can lead to compliance liability. Why does it matter? U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) typically gives employers only three business days to produce I-9s and associated documentation. In the mad dash of responding to this notice of…

May is Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Here are five tips for better mental health: Take time to re-group and re-center: Take time to do things…

What is the Difference Between an EAP vs. Mental Health Benefits?

Mental Health is a serious matter! Watch and share our brief video, as we explore and clarify the distinction between Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Mental Health benefits available in your health insurance plan. Whether you are an employer wanting to enhance your benefit offerings or an employee seeing assistance, this video will provide you…

Second Rx Report Due June 1, 2023

Health plan and health insurance issues must submit their second prescription drug data report by June 1, 2023, as part of the annual reporting requirements. Employers and insurance carriers will generally submit these reports on an annual basis no later than June 1st of each year, reporting information for the prior calendar year.   RxDc…

COVID-19 National and Public Health Emergencies Will Terminate May 11, 2023

While California’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28, 2023, the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is still active and will terminate on May 11, 2023. Consumers impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency may qualify for Special Enrollment using the “Public Health Emergency” Qualifying Life Event to enroll and make changes to their…

2024 ACA Pay or Play Increasing Penalties

On March 9, 2023, the IRS revised the penalty amounts for the employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2024. For the calendar year 2024, the adjusted $2,000 penalty amount is $2,970, and the revised $3,000 penalty amount is $4,460.   Pay Or Play Penalty An applicable large…