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Company Submits False Claims to FEHBP, Ordered to Pay Over $34 Million-5-10-22

Company Submits False Claims to FEHBP, Ordered to Pay Over $34 Million

May 10, 2022
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 29th, 2022, a $34.37 million settlement in a case of Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) fraud where a hearing aid company made false FEHBP claims. In brief, the company allegedly submitted claims for hearing aid devices for reimbursement to the FEHBP. However, they contained unsupported hearing loss diagnosis codes. This inv...
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May 3, 2022
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EEOC Allows Limited Extension to EEO-1 Component 1 Report Submission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced a special “failure to file” extension to their EEO-1 Component 1 Report submission deadline. Though the main deadline of May 17 remains in place, the additional brief extension allows late filers some leniency. Employers will need to make the deadline to remain compliant with EEO-1 Component 1 Report obligations. The EEO...
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May 3, 2022
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ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

On April 25th, 2022, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) again extended its Form I-9 compliance flexibility first announced in March 2021. The announcement follows the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) continued precautions related to COVID-19. Specifically, this flexibility affects rules requiring physical document inspections. Namely, it relates to workers hired on or a...
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May 3, 2022
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Shooting Investigation Finds Exposure to Workplace Violence Hazards

Recently, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation surrounding a fatal shooting at a mall in Boise, Idaho revealed repeated exposures to workplace violence hazards. Specifically, Professional Security Consultants Inc., based in Los Angeles, California, exposed employees to possible workplace violence. Meanwhile, they failed to follow proper procedures to mitigate th...
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EEOC Allows Limited Extension to EEO-1 Component 1 Report Submission-5-3-22

NY Bill Will Require Electronic Labor Law Postings

May 3, 2022
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The New York State legislature, on April 26th, 2022, passed Assembly Bill A7595 requiring employers to provide electronic labor law postings. In general, this requirement benefits remote workers. The legislation’s timeliness acknowledges an increase in remote employees who do not regularly access their physical worksites. Once signed, the bill will go into immediate effect. Employers within New...
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April 26, 2022
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Top Ten OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their Top Ten OSHA Violations list for Fiscal Year 2021. This annual list highlights the top ten most frequently cited OSHA standards over the fiscal year. OSHA compiles the list following inspections of worksites across all industries. Accordingly, OSHA publishes the list to alert employers about these common OSHA violations. Th...
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April 26, 2022
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Restaurant Fined $867K For Overtime Violations, Stealing Tips

Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recovered $867K in owed wages after investigators uncovered a Texas restaurant’s history of overtime violations and stealing tips. The employer’s actions violated both overtime rates and tip regulations established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Recent DOL investigations continue to reveal numerous wage viola...
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Restaurant Fined $867K For Overtime Violations, Stealing Tips-4-26-22

The Five Basic Steps in the Reasonable Accommodation Process

April 26, 2022
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Knowing how to respond to a request for disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or any applicable state or local laws and initiate the reasonable accommodation process is crucial for employers. After all, relatively new, persistent health problems are emerging that can qualify as disabilities under federal law. For example, the federal government now recogni...
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DOL Recovers Over $500K in Recent Employment Law Violations-4-19-22

Labor Department Issues Racial Equity Action Plan

April 19, 2022
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On April 14th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Equity Action Plan. In brief, the Equity Action Plan provides an overview of the DOL’s support for marginalized, vulnerable, and underserved communities. Additionally, it covers steps the DOL continuously takes to advance equity. The DOL’s Equity Action Plan follows the Biden administration’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing R...
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April 19, 2022
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OSHA's National Emphasis Program to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched the first National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries. Secretary Marty Walsh and Vice President Kamala Harris announced the NEP at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Training Center in Philadelphia. In brief, the NEP will add a targeted enforcement campaign to OSHA’s existing heat-related...
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