News & Insights

    Help with health care literacy

    Employer-sponsored benefits are a critical element of an employee’s total compensation. Yet it’s no secret that employees struggle to understand how to leverage their benefits to improve their health, reduce waste and avoid medical debt. The National Institutes of Health cited that only 8% of...

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    Strengthen employee connections with stay interviews

    Beyond offering employees experience-enhancing perks, like free lunches, casual dress codes and gym memberships, employers should supplement retention and job satisfaction efforts to connect with employees at different times throughout the year. Stay interviews are one simple and cost-effective...

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    Support college student health care access  

    College-bound students will soon begin their transition to campus. Parents are prepping their collegiate students with all the supplies they need to succeed, from books to bedding. One aspect of college life that many underprepare for is establishing how and where to seek medical or behavioral...

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    Talking politics

    Another election year is upon us, and HR personnel are bracing for impact as tense political topics make their way to the workplace. Political topics are polarizing but outright barring political discussion is not always a realistic option for employers. Legally, employers can prohibit employees...

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    Kansas workers' compensation changes

    Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently signed senate bill 430 into law, which took effect July 1, 2024. The new bill impacts multiple aspects of workers’ compensation claims in Kansas and requires employers to post an updated Rights and Responsibilities poster.

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    60 years of the Civil Rights Act: how EEOC guidance has evolved

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the guiding agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on an employee or job applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Employers should follow EEOC...

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    States have future option to mandate dental benefits

    A regulatory move by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows states to include adult dental care as an essential health benefit (EHB) that must be covered in individual and small group health plans in 2027.

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    FTC noncompete ruling update

    On April 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ban on noncompete agreements, poised to go into effect on September 4, 2024. The ruling was swiftly met with lawsuits challenging the FTC’s authority to enforce such a ban. Nearly three months later the FTC continues playing whack a...

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    FTC bans noncompetes nationwide

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule yesterday that effectively eliminates the “vast majority” of noncompete agreements as of the rule’s expected late-August effective date. Adoption of the rule comes one year after the FTC’s proposed rule was released. One notable exception...

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    How to set new hires up for success

    Countless hours are invested to find the perfect candidates for an organization. From crafting job descriptions, to wading through applications, to negotiating hiring terms, there's no question that the recruiting and hiring process is a time-consuming task. Organizations can protect their...

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