New Federal Rule on “Surprise Medical Bills” On July 1, 2021, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS,) Labor and Treasury and the office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements related to Surprise Billing; Part 1,” an interim final rule restricting “Excessive” out of pocket cost to consumers. This...
This is an update to our prior OSHA/COVID-19 employer alerts. Cal/Osha has developed a model program to assist employers in creating their own workplace “written” Covid-19 Prevention Plan (CPP). This updated model, published June 29, 2021, reflects the changes made from the June 17, 2021, Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS). Cal/Osha...
EMPLOYER RE-OPENING UPDATE This is an update to our last article on Employers-Re-Opening. On June 17, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order adopting revised COVID-19 updated guidelines approved by Cal/Osha. These changes to the Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) are effective immediately. Cal/Osha proposed these changes in...
CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES COMING JULY 1, 2021. ARE YOU READY FOR THESE CHANGES? California is due to increase the minimum wage July 1, 2021, in some Local Jurisdictions. Employers employing 25 or more people began this change January 1, 2021, but beginning July 1, 2021, this will...
Employers - Reopening Businesses The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) surprise relaxation of the COVID-19 mask guidance on Thursday, May 13th, puts us on a path to pre-pandemic life for fully vaccinated people. But, employers should consider whether to relax pandemic health and safety protocols at the workplace...
Employers in LA County: Government Guide (read that – “Order”) for Reopening Businesses Effective May 6th, Los Angeles County hit the YELLOW tier. Employers now have an updated order from the county Department of Public Health to use when reopening (or continuing to work in) office worksites: “Reopening Safer at...
EMPLOYEES: Do Employers Have to Give Employees Meal and Rest Breaks? Answer: It Depends Federal law says “no,” as the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) does not require employers to provide employees with meal or rest breaks. But, some state laws say “yes” and laws vary by state. In...
Healthcare: District courts lack jurisdiction to award a Medicare Provider (Doctor) injunctive relief until administrative remedies are exhausted Providers of medical services to Medicare recipients often must navigate claim denials in order to get paid. Medicare contractors determine provider reimbursement eligibility based on several sources, including local coverage determinations...
EMPLOYERS OF 26 EMPLOYEES OR MORE NEW LAW ON COVID-19 LEAVE REQUIREMENTS Senate Bill 95[1] becomes law in California on March 29, 2021. Employers with 26 or more employees have new COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements that are retroactive to January 1st, 2021 and goes through September 30,...
WILL YOU GET SUED BECAUSE OF YOUR WEBSITE? - ADA COMPLIANCE RISKS - Today, we are answering the question that some individuals and business owners may not even realize they need to ask: “Can I get sued if my website does not comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines?” The...