August 16, 2024
The year 2024 has already witnessed a flurry of new final rules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR). To assist clients and others in the health care industry to…
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August 12, 2024
As you have likely heard by now, the FTC issued its Final Rule on May 7, 2024, invalidating most non-compete agreements nationwide and requiring employers to notify any affected workers. While the new rule was quickly challenged in multiple courts,…
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May 16, 2024
Alas! The wait is over….Or is it? In January 2023 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would largely ban non-compete clauses nationwide, with limited exceptions. On April 23, 2024, the FTC issued its final rule related to…
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November 20, 2023
New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements will take effect on January 1, 2024. The beneficial ownership information reporting requirements (“BOI Reporting Rule”) issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act will take effect on January…
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October 24, 2023
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (October 24, 2023) It is time for that annual check-up! As the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Those practicing in the world of human resources are no stranger to change.…
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September 5, 2023
If a new proposed DOL rule goes into effect, employers could find themselves on the hook for overtime pay for a significant portion of their workforce that was previously exempt. On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…
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June 7, 2023
Employment Law Update: New Federal Laws Affecting Pregnant Workers
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May 30, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor: FMLA Leave Can Be Indefinite – According to the CDC, 60% of Americans live with at least one chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Chronic disease in the United States is expected…
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April 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announces that the Notifications of Enforcement Discretion issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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October 11, 2022
During the Iowa Board of Nursing meeting on October 5, 2022, representatives from Iowa Healthcare Association and Leading Age Iowa discussed broadening the scope of practice for LPNs to include admission assessments and change of condition assessments. It was suggested…
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April 11, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights is the entity that investigates HIPAA complaints and recommends enforcement, if necessary. The Office for Civil Rights has a tiered system for HIPAA violations: · Tier One is a…
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January 14, 2022
Status of Vaccine Mandate Litigation (January 14, 2023) This past November, multiple courts issued orders halting the implementation of various vaccination mandates promulgated by agencies within the Biden Administration. While the legal process for reviewing these mandates continues, they all…
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