What HappenedOn January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act became law. The Act abolishes two long-standing provisions of the Social Security benefits structure:WEP – Windfall Elimination ProvisionGPO – Government Pension OffsetThe new rules apply to all payments payable for January 2024 and …Continued
Employers should be aware of the top compliance issues that may impact their health plan coverage for 2025. Some of these compliance issues are established requirements for employers, such as the new simplified reporting under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Other compliance issues are anticipated d…Continued
In 2024, employers of all sizes and industries faced several trends affecting the employee benefits market. Rising health care costs, a competitive labor market and regulatory concerns all shaped how employers navigated operational challenges. A number of these concerns, such as health care costs a…Continued
By Zack Fritz, Sage Policy GroupSupply constraints were a—and perhaps the—defining dynamic of the post-pandemic economy. Shutdown orders frustrated supply chains and reduced shipping capacity, while a barrage of early retirements devastated the labor supply. The latter was exacerbated by the increa…Continued
On Jan. 14, 2025, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury (Departments) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the implementation of several federal transparency requirements, including the prohibition on gag clauses. Bolton Health is bringing this to your attentio…Continued
This HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance can be complex and involves many moving parts. Keeping track of deadlines during 2025 can help your business stay organized and avoid the penal…Continued
