In June of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially classified obesity as a disease. The decision was not clear-cut, as opponents argued that obesity ...

Employers Should Pay Attention to Offer Letters and Noncompetes

BAS
08.08.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Many employers attempt to place restrictions on employees as to their ability to compete during and after employment. The validity of noncompetition agreements is often ...

Updated Guidance from the EEOC

BAS
01.08.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued revised documents explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to four disabilities:

New York City Requires Paid Sick Leave

BAS
25.07.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

New York City private-sector employers must offer sick leave to their employees. Sick leave is a growing issue among employers, and New York joins Connecticut, San ...

Three More States Recognize Same-Sex Marriage

BAS
18.07.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Recently, Rhode Island, Delaware and Minnesota have joined the 9 other states and the District of Colombia by recognizing same-sex marriage. Beginning August 1, 2013, ...

Affirmative Action Considerations for Employers

BAS
11.07.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race could be used as a consideration in college admissions. The case, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, has ...

Unconstitutionality of DOMA Impacts Employee Benefits

BAS
27.06.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

In a landmark decision yesterday, the Supreme Court held that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. This ruling has a widespread impact ...

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Violation

BAS
19.06.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Test results in 48-hours*! Starting @ $288/yr. For pricing and more information, click here. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) makes it illegal for ...

Updates to Employer Identification Numbers Required

BAS
13.06.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The IRS issued final regulations which require any person assigned an employer identification number (EIN) to provide updated information to the IRS. The regulations are ...

Distribution Options for Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)

BAS
06.06.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The new Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) required under health care reform must be distributed to employees as part of open enrollment. Employers should consider ...

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