Publications

The Joint Commission recently revised its position on physicians and licensed independent practitioners transmitting orders via text message. The Joint Commission’s new position allows physicians and licensed independent practitioners to send orders for care, treatment, and service via text message as long as a secure platform is used and the […]

The OFCCP has published the 2016 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark. Effective March 4, 2016, the benchmark is now 6.9%–down from the prior 7% threshold. Contractors who adopted the previous year’s national benchmark of 7% after March 4, 2016, but prior to the OFCCP’s announcement may […]

On June 14, 2016, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors must meet under the provisions of Executive Order 11246 that prohibit sex discrimination in employment. According to the DOL, the Final Rule replaces the prior sex […]

On May 17, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued final rules addressing the treatment of wellness programs under both Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). The final guidance highlights certain changes from the EEOC’s earlier […]

On May 12, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a final rule on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition to other requirements, the final rule requires employers to implement reasonable procedures to ensure that employees report work-related injuries and illnesses. In the process, OSHA […]