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June 1, 2022
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2023 HSA Contribution Limits Adjusted for Inflation

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a revenue procedure regarding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) that provides 2023 HSA contribution limits adjusted for inflation. Additionally, the IRS’s revenue procedure communicates the maximum amount newly available for excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). The revenue procedure is effective for HSAs for calendar year ...
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Company to Pay $175K in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit-6-1-22

Company to Pay $175K in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit

June 1, 2022
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on May 27th, 2022, that a Michigan-based egg producer will pay $175,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. The EEOC charged that the employer, Konos, subjected a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment. Furthermore, the employer allegedly retaliated against her in response to her complaint. Over...
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May 24, 2022
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DOL Releases Final Rule on 2022 Form 5500 Filing

On May 20th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation released their final rule on 2022 Form 5500 filing and Form 5500-SF Short Form Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plans. The three agencies released related instructions for the Form 5500 series, as well. The changes the final rule introduces apply beginn...
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May 24, 2022
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Court Rules Temporary Conditions Can be Disabilities Under the ADA

Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the Ninth Circuit) made a decision regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ruling that temporary medical conditions can be considered disabilities under the ADA. The Ninth Circuit’s decision follows recent rulings in similar cases out of other federal appellate courts. In each previous case, the court found that tr...
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Court Rules Temporary Conditions Can be Disabilities Under the ADA-5-24-22

Jury Awards $450K in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

May 24, 2022
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A jury for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kenton County Circuit Court Division IV concluded that an employer wrongfully terminated an employee following the worker’s anxiety attack in a recent disability discrimination lawsuit. In brief, the jury found that the employee’s documented anxiety disorder qualified as a disability. The jury also decided the employer failed to grant the employee’s requ...
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May 17, 2022
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Algorithmic Hiring May Disadvantage Disabled Applicants | WWC

On May 12th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document covering how algorithmic hiring tools may disadvantage disabled applicants. In brief, algorithmic hiring tools are artificial intelligence software-based screening tools that help employers save time and effort during the application process. However, even if they are labeled bias...
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May 17, 2022
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Emphasis Program to Prevent Hearing Loss Moves to Enforcement Phase

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on May 10th, 2022, that its regional emphasis program to prevent hearing loss will move into the enforcement phase on May 17. Specifically, the emphasis program covers manufacturing industries operating in specific states. The emphasis program protects workers who experience high rates of occupational hearing loss within these i...
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WHD Investigation of Merchandising Company Reveals Unpaid Wages

May 17, 2022
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigated a San Diego, CA-based merchandising company, revealing instances of unpaid wages where the company avoided paying overtime. The company, King Graphics, is a contractor for entertainment merchandise manufacturers. The WHD reported that King Graphics cooperated with investigators, submitting requested recor...
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May 10, 2022
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Temporary Rule Extends EAD Validity

On May 3rd, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a temporary final rule regarding Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), increasing its previous employment authorization and EAD automatic extension period. The automatic extension period applies to certain renewal applicants who filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Specifically, these a...
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May 10, 2022
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DOJ's Enforcement Action Continues to Combat COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud

Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide law enforcement action to combat COVID-19 healthcare fraud. In recent developments, the DOJ brought criminal charges against 21 defendants, across nine federal districts, for alleged participation in various COVID-19 healthcare fraud schemes. The DOJ’s latest case builds on their successful COVID-19 enforcement action annou...
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