The Department of Labor (DOL) released model notices and a COBRA subsidy information website related to the COBRA subsidy that was passed as part of the American Rescue Plan Act or 2021 (ARPA). The website will be a central location that the DOL uses to inform individuals of their potential…
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WATCH FULL WEBCAST (Password: Mission1!) The impact the pandemic has had on nonprofit organizations is significant. With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine underway, it is time to start planning for the return to pre-COVID working conditions. This webinar will address many of challenges that non-profits will likely face as…
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COVID-19 Inspection Data As of Jan. 14, 2021, OSHA had performed 310 COVID-related inspections and has issued over $4,000,000 in related citations. The most common types of citations are listed below: Medical evaluations Personal protective equipment (PPE) Workplace assessments PPE appropriateness Employee training Fit testing Storage Reporting Record keeping…
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As the pandemic and resulting health crisis began last year, having more time at home, many began checking belated items off their ‘to-do lists.’ Tasks included ‘power’ cleaning, purging closets and basements, performing light home remodeling projects (the staff at Home Depot and Lowe’s now greet me and my husband…
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The current climate has created an ideal “phishing season” for cyber criminals. They don’t need a license or a tackle box to try to take advantage of many people’s natural trusting nature. Exploiting this trust is easier than hacking your software, so trickery attempts have become commonplace. According to Crowdstrike’s…
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Changes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Introduction The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) included provisions affecting the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The new provisions require group health plans to perform comparative analyses demonstrating compliance with the MHPAEA. Plans will now be required to provide these…
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Before You Call the Movers, Talk to Your Insurance Advisor While other segments of the economy have struggled under the weight of the pandemic, the real estate market has seen increased home prices amidst soaring demand. Many people have found themselves living and working in the same space. Suddenly, the…
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Employers, employees and families are all clamoring for more information on how to take care of their employees and families by getting them access to the COVID vaccination. Oswald Companies will continue to provide our customers with a steady flow of information based on the most reliable resources in the market.…
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WATCH FULL WEBCAST (Password: COVID2021!) In addition to other stimulus aid and COVID relief, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, provided for a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. These loans, however, are not the only critical COVID issues with…
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Over the last few months, there has been significant mail delays and the insurance industry has not been untouched by this slowdown. According to NPR, the U.S. Postal Service said it faces “unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to the impacts of COVID-19.” Many are experiencing longer than…
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