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Did Procrastination Play a Part in HIPAA Privacy Breach?
We often see headlines about breaches of the HIPAA Security Rule, commonly for failures to adequately either (1) conduct & implement a Security Risk Assessment; or (2) protect electronic PHI. The case of Bayfront Medical Center (“Bayfront”) however, reminds us
DOL Brings Us Back to the Basics of FMLA
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) clarified in a recent opinion letter that once an employer knows an employee’s requested leave is protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the employer must designate it as FMLA leave regardless of
IRS Announces New Address For Determination Letter Applications, Letter Ruling Requests, Certain Other Submissions
On September 12, 2019, the IRS announced a new address to be used for the mailing and delivery of certain submissions relating to employee benefit plans. The new address, which must be used on and after September 12, 2019, is
Open Enrollment, Oh My!
Open Enrollment (“OE”) season, for many HR professionals, may create symptoms of anxiety: sweaty palms, racing hearts, and sleepless nights (not to mention consumption of gallons of coffee). However, it doesn’t have to be that hard. Simplifying your open enrollment