Posted on September 23, 2019 at 5:27 pm

On August 5, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a notice seeking public comment on proposed revisions to several model FMLA forms. While use of the DOL forms in FMLA administration is optional for employers, employers who have previously relied on the forms published by the DOL should review the new proposed […]

Posted on August 7, 2019 at 6:26 pm

An employer clinic (sometimes referred to as onsite or worksite clinics) historically provided care to employees for on-the-job accidents and first aid.  Now, many employers see onsite clinics as a way to reduce healthcare spending, increase productivity, and provide a desirable benefit to employees.  Establishing an onsite clinic may have several positive effects, but the […]

Posted on June 19, 2019 at 7:39 pm

Department of Health and Human Services Issues Updated Civil Monetary Penalties for 2018 On October 11, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a final rule updating its regulations to reflect required inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalty amounts.  While this update did not create new penalties, it does increase penalty amounts for penalties […]