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Kroger Pulls Paid COVID Leave Benefits for Unvaccinated Workers

Date:: December 15, 2021

One of the nation's largest employers has announced it will no longer provide paid emergency COVID leave for unvaccinated employees, effective January 1, 2022.

Federal Agencies Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Discounts in Group Health Plans

Date:: October 7, 2021

New guidance from three federal agencies confirms that group health plans, including employer-based health insurance, may offer premium discounts to participants who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Delta Air Line Insurance Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees Raises HR Issues

Date:: August 30, 2021

Delta Air Lines' announcement that it will charge a $200 monthly surcharge on unvaccinated employees enrolled in the Delta healthcare plan raises several HR-related issues.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ACA

Date:: June 17, 2021

The Supreme Court has dismissed a major challenge to the Affordable Care Act. The 7-2 ruling leaves health coverage intact for millions of Americans.

Biden Reinstates Gay, Transgender Protections to Ban Discrimination in Health Care

Date:: May 10, 2021

The Biden administration is reversing a Trump-era policy that had rolled back protections for transgender individuals under the Affordable Care Act.

COVID Relief Package: What Employers Need to Know

Date:: March 10, 2021

Congress has passed the sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and sent it to the White House for President Biden to sign.

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Date:: December 28, 2020

President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $900 billion earmarked for COVID-19 aid. In addition to extending the availability of tax credits for employers that continue to provide leave under the terms established by the FFCRA, the bill contains a number of other takeaways for employers.

Final Rule Provides Flexibility to Grandfathered Health Plans

Date:: December 15, 2020

Group health plans that are grandfathered under the Affordable Care Act will find it easier to preserve their grandfather status under a newly-released final rule.

What Justice Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Means for Employers

Date:: October 26, 2020

There is little question that the Senate's 52-48 vote Monday night to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will have a big impact on employers and employees.

Employers Win Religious Opt-Out in Supreme Court Birth Control Coverage Case

Date:: July 10, 2020

The Supreme Court has ruled that employers with religious or moral objections to birth control may deny contraceptive coverage to their employees without violating the Affordable Care Act.

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Kroger Pulls Paid COVID Leave Benefits for Unvaccinated Workers

Federal Agencies Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine Discounts in Group Health Plans

Delta Air Line Insurance Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees Raises HR Issues

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ACA

Biden Reinstates Gay, Transgender Protections to Ban Discrimination in Health Care

COVID Relief Package: What Employers Need to Know

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Final Rule Provides Flexibility to Grandfathered Health Plans

What Justice Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Means for Employers

Employers Win Religious Opt-Out in Supreme Court Birth Control Coverage Case

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