According to a 2023 Accenture report, in conjunction with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, organizations implementing disability-inclusive policies and practices often have better financial performance than similar organizations. Examples of disability-inclusive practices include using videos with captions and seeking regular input on improvements from employees with disabilities.
The report, which expanded and built upon a
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Federal Court Approves $1 Million Settlement in Class Action Involving Threatening and Misleading COBRA Notice
A federal court has preliminarily approved a $1 million settlement in a class action lawsuit between a large company and its former employees over allegations that its COBRA notice was threatening and misleading. The case is Blessinger v. Wells Fargo & Co., 2023 WL 8432223 (M.D. Fla. 2023).
The former employees filed a class action lawsuit against the employer, claiming that…
Protect Your Workplace, Protect Your Employees: Implement SB 553 Now! California’s New SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Policy by July 1, 2024
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), workplace violence is the second leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States, affecting nearly 2 million American workers annually. SB 553 addresses workplace violence by requiring employers to implement basic protections to protect employees while at work. Effective July 1, 2024, SB 553 will require virtually every California…
How to Respond When Receiving Form 725-B for an In-Person IRS Visit
Receiving Form 725-B from the IRS signals an important moment in your financial circumstance that requires your immediate attention. This form is an indication that the IRS intends to meet with you in person, a shift from their previous approach of unannounced visits. Understanding how to handle this situation properly is crucial in maintaining your standing with the IRS…
U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Decisions on Biden’s Vaccine Requirements for Federal Employees as Moot
The U.S. Supreme Court has set aside court decisions from the Fifth, Sixth, and D.C. Circuits challenging vaccine requirements for federal employees. The high Court agreed with the Biden administration that the issue was now moot, as President Biden had already rescinded the executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccines for federal employees. The administration rescinded the executive order in May 2023…
How to Engage Your Audience in Real-Time! The Rise of Chatbots!
The digital landscape is rapidly expanding. Today, capturing and retaining audience attention is increasingly challenging. With an abundance of content and online distractions, you risk losing valuable traffic in mere milliseconds. This is where chatbots come in – intelligent tools that are revolutionizing real-time interaction. According to the best digital marketing company in Phoenix, this technology offers a unique…
DOL Proposes Rescission of 2018 Regulations Affecting Association Health Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would rescind a 2018 DOL rule entitled “Definition of Employee – Association Health Plans,” or the 2018 AHP Rule. The purpose of the rule was to expand the availability of AHPs.
Before the 2018 AHP rule, a multiple employer welfare arrangement…
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Eleventh Circuit Adopts Strict “But For” Standard in FMLA Retaliation Claims
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled that the strict “but for” legal standard applies retaliation claims under the Family and Medical and Leave Act (FMLA). The case is Lapham v. Walgreen Co., No. 21-10491 (11th Cir. 2023).
In Lapham, an employee took intermittent FMLA leave to care for her disabled son. After her employer…
Angela Reddock-Wright Discusses Recent Vanderpump Rules Lawsuit and Reality Reckoning
Apparently, the drama didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling on the hit TV show Vanderpump Rules. Nearly one year after her cheating scandal known as “Scandoval” hit critical mass, an ex-cast member has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, producers, and former co-stars involved in this love triangle that captivated the nation. It would seem that reality has started…