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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: SIM-Swapping Attacks Explained

SIM-Swapping Attacks Explained - In recent years, a growing number of organizations have implemented stronger cybersecurity measures, including multifactor authentication (MFA). This method requires a user to present...

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Legal Update: DOL Updated Model Employer CHIP Notice

DOL Updates Model Employer CHIP Notice - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice with information current as of ...

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Legal Update: USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date

USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date - On Aug. 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it updated its Employment Eligibility Verification form, also known as Form I-9, to extend...

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Live Well, Work Well : September 2024

Cholesterol and You - Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood that your body needs to build cells; however, too much can pose a problem. Cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called lipoproteins....

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Mental Health Minute: September 2024

Many Americans Remain Unfamiliar With 988 - The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) was launched nationwide in July 2022. The three-digit dialing code replaced the original 1-800 number to make it easier to...

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Legal Update: Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations - On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. HHS...

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HR Compliance Bulletin: 2024 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends

2024 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends - Throughout 2024, there have been significant changes in employment law at the federal, state and local levels. A review of recent and proposed legislation reveals a number...

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Mental Health Minute: August 2024

Zoning Out: The Signs, Causes and When to Get Help - “Zoning out” is a mild and common form of dissociation. Nearly everyone does it from time to time. Zoning out can serve as a coping mechanism when you are bored,...

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Live Well, Work Well: The Health Benefits of Camping

The Health Benefits of Camping - Millions of Americans enjoy camping each year, especially as temperatures rise and days get longer in the summer. Moreover, interest among noncampers has been growing steadily for years....

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News Brief: OSHA's Safe and Sound Week Scheduled for Aug. 12-18

OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week Scheduled for Aug. 12-18 - Each year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job. Additionally, more than 3.6 million employees are seriously injured each year while at work. Because of...

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