A healthcare provider delivering pain management services in Florida and other states faces a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR investigation stems from
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Breaking Up: Why U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Renounce Citizenship
Approximately nine million U.S. citizens live or work abroad, and some want to renounce their U.S. citizenship. Many do so with regret but renounce to avoid various financial issues. Others consider themselves “accidental Americans” who maintain no connection with
Tobacco Surcharge Litigation Flares Up
Although the Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services believe that wellness programs are delivering on their promise of improving health and reducing costs, one type has recently become the ire of the
TPS for Lebanese Nationals Now Official Through May 27, 2026
In October, DHS announced that Lebanese nationals would be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). On Nov. 27, 2024, that became official. TPS has been granted for 18 months, from Nov. 27, 2024, through May 27, 2026.
Individuals who are
OFCCP Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Data Reports starting April 2025
OFCCP announced it is reinstating a monthly reporting requirement (CC-257 Report) for federal construction contractors, nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. Beginning April 15, 2025, covered construction contractors must submit a report to OFCCP by the 15th of each month,
Potential Shifts in Employee Benefits: A Guide for Employers Under Trump
As we prepare for another change in Administration in the White House, it is crucial for employers and plan sponsors to stay informed and prepared. While much of what lies ahead is speculative, understanding these possible changes can help employers
Tips for Vacation Rental, Property Mgmt. Businesses Facing Vendor Cybersecurity Risk
No organization can eliminate data breach risks altogether, regardless of industry, size, or even if the organization has taken significant steps to safeguard their systems and train employees to avoid phishing attacks. Perhaps the most significant reason these risks remain:
Litigation Under Wiretap Law and What Website Owners Need to Know
Massachusetts’ highest court recently issued an opinion that delves into the complex intersection of privacy law and modern technology. The case centers around whether the collection and transmission of users’ web browsing activities to third parties without their consent constitutes
California Votes No On Proposition 32 But Minimum Wage Increases Still Coming
Voters in California rejected Proposition 32, which would have increased the minimum wage to $18 for all employers by 2026. Under the proposition, the minimum wage increases depended on the size of the employer. Specifically, employers with 26 or more
Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2025
The Washington Employment Security Department has announced the Paid Family and Medical Leave 2025 premium rates and weekly benefit maximums.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program’s total premium rate will increase to 0.92%