Employee Benefits Management Group

Major health insurers UnitedHealth and Humana are warning about a jump in medical costs this year due to higher-than-anticipated demand for surgeries and other medical procedures.

Read more:https://www.ebmgnc.com/major-health-insurers-warn-of-increased-medical-costs/

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions addressing affirmative action and religious accommodations. These cases' rulings will likely have major impacts on employers, altering established labor and employment laws and workplace practices.

Read more: https://www.ebmgnc.com/2023-us-supreme-court-decisions-and-employment-law/

Voluntary benefits are becoming increasingly important to employees as they focus on their physical, mental, social and financial health. As a result, many employers have expanded their voluntary benefits offerings to address employees' needs and improve their attraction and retention efforts.

Read more: https://www.ebmgnc.com/the-differences-between-short-and-long-term-disability-insurance-and-cobra/

Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful s*x discrimination under Title VII, which covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments.

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Employee mental health has become a topic of increased focus in recent years as many workers battle stress, anxiety and other mental health conditions in their personal and work lives.

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https://www.ebmgnc.com/improving-employee-mental-health/

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act is a federal law that protects workers over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. However, many state laws provide older applicants and employees greater workplace protections.

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https://www.ebmgnc.com/combating-age-discrimination-in-the-workplace/