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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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are a trending topic in the employee benefit arena. PEOs can bring efficiency and ease to some businesses, but partnering with a PEO is not a blanket solution for all organizations. It’s important to analyze all aspects of a PEO before making a transition.

Despite all the safeguards an organization may have in place, injuries on the clock can still occur. In the unfortunate event that a job-related injury is serious enough to impact an employee’s ability to perform at normal capacity, it is important for employers to have proper return-to-work...