October 11, 2016
The
(EEOC) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1964 to eradicate discrimination in employment. The Commission enforces various statutes that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, retaliation, age, and disability or protected veteran status.
The EEOC has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination filed against employers who have a statutory minimum number of employees. HR can help avoid costly penalties by following the tips published by the EEOC.
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June 30, 2016
If you are looking to change your existing policy or to buy a new one you have to have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) between February 1, – December 31, 2016.
What is a Special Enrollment Period (SEP)?
1. Your personal circumstances change, including:
• Marriage
• Birth of a child
• Adoption or placement of child for adoption or foster care
• Gaining citizenship
• Moving residence outside your insurance plan’s service area
• Leaving incarceration
2. You experience an involuntary coverage change, which may include:
• Losing health coverage due to situations such as job-based coverage ending, aging off a parent’s plan at 26, losing coverage through divorce or similar events. However, voluntarily (more…)
