Labor & Employment Law Update

In today’s competitive talent marketplace, traditional compensation models alone are no longer enough to attract and retain top performers. Explore innovative approaches to total rewards that can help drive measurable business outcomes and increase employee retention and engagement on April 16.

Over the past year, numerous class actions have been filed against large employers claiming their health plan surcharge for tobacco use is not in compliance with HIPAA nondiscrimination rules. These cases show no signs of slowing down. However, there are proactive steps employers can take to minimize the risk of becoming targets in this litigation trend.

As part of the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act, signed into law on December 23, 2024, the Internal Revenue Code was amended to give employers the green light to simply post a general notice of availability as an alternative method for distributing Form 1095-C. Those electing to use the alternative method for distribution should ensure their website notices are posted and satisfy distribution requirements before the March 3, 2025, deadline.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, including your workplace. While there is no one-size-fits-all AI policy that will work for every company, here are our general thoughts about how employers can constructively manage the use of AI.

Join us on Wednesday, July 31 at 10AM CT as we present a timely webcast for employers, discussing the rising cost of health care plans.

The webcast will cover:

• Addressing GLP-1 coverage and mental health needs
• Compliance considerations for spousal incentives
• Considerations for alternative contribution structures and wellness incentives