Articles Posted in Employee Benefits

LIVE ZOOM PANEL: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Workforce (July 24 at Noon ET)

July 15, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

Where have I been? I took a short break from July 4 through July 14 to spend some time offline on vacation with my family. Thanks for your patience—and I promise this one was worth the wait.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) became law on July 4—and with it, major new tax and reporting obligations for employers. From payroll compliance to fringe benefit design, much of what’s in this law affects HR, legal, and finance teams directly.

To help employers get ahead of the coming changes, we’re hosting a live Zoom panel discussion (with time for audience Q&A) featuring three top minds in tax and benefits law.

🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Noon ET
📍 Zoom: Register here
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SCOTUS to Retirees: You Can’t Spell ADA Without a J-O-B

June 23, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The ADA bars discrimination against employees with disabilities. But what if the discrimination doesn’t happen until after the employee retires? According to the Supreme Court, the ADA doesn’t follow you into retirement. Continue reading

Paid sick leave for employees to care for pets? One major city may soon require it.

October 25, 2024 | by Eric B. Meyer

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A bill introduced this week in the NY City Council would require employers to provide employees paid sick leave for pet care.

Court: Denying coverage for gender-affirming care to transgender employees is sex discrimination

May 14, 2024 | by Eric B. Meyer

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If your business provides a self-funded health insurance plan to its employees, that health plan covers “medically necessary” services, and you’re not keen on defending sex discrimination claims, then keep reading. Continue reading

Five plant managers learned the hard way that betting on which workers will get COVID-19 doesn’t pay

September 12, 2023 | by Eric B. Meyer

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About three years ago, seven plant managers lost their jobs following an investigation into allegations of betting on how many workers there would get sick from the coronavirus. Shortly before losing their jobs, a handful did not receive a bonus they felt the company improperly withheld. So they sued.

What happens when five of the most unsympathetic plaintiffs in recent memory claim state wage payment law violations? Continue reading

EEOC Poster mystery SOLVED! (Plus, don’t forget about today’s free Zoom at Noon ET.)

October 21, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I got an email last night from a U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission Commissioner. That email explained why the new “Know Your Rights” Poster that the EEOC touted in a new release was nowhere to be found for much of the day yesterday. Continue reading

Join me on Zoom on October 21 at noon ET as we discuss your employees’ mental health and wellness. It’s FREE!

October 17, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Oooooh…this one is going to be really good! Continue reading

The Employer Handbook Friday Zoom Happy Hour Returns on September 30, 2022 at Noon ET

September 20, 2022 | by Eric B. Meyer

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With Summer winding down, it’s time to knock the dust off my Zoom Pro account, pour a beverage, and bring back The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour. Continue reading

Wait! You mean we can raise insurance premiums for unvaccinated employees?

August 27, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Earlier in the week, you may have heard the news about a company assessing unvaccinated employees a $200 surcharge to offset the rising costs of health insurance attributable to COVID-19. Continue reading

IRS to CDC: Hold our drink. Check out the new 41-page COBRA subsidy resource for employers

May 19, 2021 | by Eric B. Meyer

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I imagine that drink to be Ensure or Ovaltine, possibly Caffeine Free Coke Zero if things get nuts. Continue reading

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