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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it is closed because of the federal government shutdown. During this period of federal closure, a limited number of EEOC services are available. Staff will not be available to answer questions from the public or to respond to correspondence from the public. The EEOC will accept charges that […]
Posts Tagged ‘EEOC’
EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Moved to June 1 | California Employee Benefits
“Here’s an update on EEO-1 reporting by Cara Crotty, partner with leading national labor and employment law firm (and ThinkHR strategic employment law partner) Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP.” The new deadline is June 1, but only for this year. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that it has extended the deadline to submit 2017 EEO-1 report data. […]
Federal Employment Law Update – February 2018 | California Benefit Advisors
IRS Releases Publication 15 and W-4 Withholding Guidance for 2018 On January 31, 2018, the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Publication 15 — Introductory Material, which includes the following: 2018 federal income tax withholding tables. Exempt Form W-4. New information on: Withholding allowance. Withholding on supplemental wages. Backup withholding. Moving expense reimbursement. Social Security […]
UBA Special Report: 2016 Trends in Employer Wellness Programs | California Employee Benefits
The latest round of regulations in the area of wellness (what employers can and can’t do) is proving to be a hotly contested topic. Employers are eager to offer incentives as a way to both encourage wellness and also lower health care costs. However, employee privacy is on the line, and some argue, at risk. […]
EEOC Proposes Rule Related to Employer Wellness Programs | California Employee Benefits
By: Nicole C. Baldwin www.callaborlaw.com On April 20, 2015, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a proposed rule related to employee wellness programs. Employee wellness programs are typically offered by employers to improve employee health and reduce costs associated with health care. Such programs often include incentives, such as cash or other […]
Wellness Programs Feeling the Heat as the EEOC Increases Its Efforts – Part 3 | California Benefits Broker
Jennifer S. Kupper In-House Counsel & Compliance Officer iaCONSULTING A UBA Partner Firm The last few months have seen as many complaints filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against wellness programs. On August 20, 2014, the EEOC brought its first direct challenge of a wellness program under Title I of the Americans […]
Wellness Programs Feeling the Heat as the EEOC Increases Its Efforts – Part 2, Federal Regulations | CA Employee Benefits
Posted by Jennifer Kupper As mentioned in the first posting, wellness programs must be analyzed under a myriad of laws and regulations. This post will discuss generally the wellness program landscape in light of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA), the Patient Protection […]
Wellness Programs Feeling the Heat as the EEOC Increases Its Efforts – Part 1 | San Francisco Benefits Broker
Posted by Jennifer Kupper While wellness programs have increased in popularity, according to the 2014 UBA Health Plan Survey, actual wellness program adoption has been in a holding pattern. As one might expect, the highest percentage (58.8%) of plans offering wellness benefits came from employers with 1,000 or more employees and the lowest percentage (8%) […]
