6 Tips to Control Small Business Health Insurance Costs

6 Tips to Control Small Business Health Insurance Costs Employers nationwide are feeling the pinch of rising health insurance costs. This challenge is particularly pronounced in Nevada, where health insurance premiums rank #15 for the most expensive premiums in the country.  Although the upfront expense of health insurance might make some employers hesitant, it’s essential […]

New Mental Health Crisis Dialing Code Launched July 16

New Mental Health Crisis Dialing Code Launched July 16 The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) launched nationwide on July 16. Similar to dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 and be connected immediately to trained counselors who will listen, provide support and connect them to resources […]

IRS Raises Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2022

IRS Raises Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2022 For the first time since 2011, the IRS has made a midyear adjustment to the optional mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and other specific purposes. The agency said the change is in recognition of recent gasoline price […]

Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate

Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). This rule required covered organizations with at least 100 workers to ensure employees are fully vaccinated against […]

Supreme Court Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

Supreme Court Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers On Jan. 13, 2022,  the U.S. Supreme Court dissolved the temporary injunctions blocking enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency rule requiring COVID-19 vaccination of certain health care workers. Employers that are covered by the CMS health care directive should note that […]

New Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Certification Compliance Requirements for Federal Contractors

New Compliance Requirements for Federal Contractors Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Certification Starting in 2022, federal contractors and subcontractors who hold a contract of at least $50,000 and have 50 or more employees will need to provide certification of their AAPs to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) via the AAP-VI portal. Important reporting […]