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The National Labor Relations Board has formally reinstated its 2020 rule governing when a company is deemed a joint employer under labor law, loosening standards put in place during the Biden administration.

This pro-business shift will make it harder for workers to hold parent companies, franchisors or hiring entities liable for labor violations by contractors, subcontractors or franchisees.

The rise of generative artificial intelligence is creating a troubling new category of workplace risk: employees using AI-generated "deepfakes" to harass, humiliate or retaliate against co-workers.

While harassment claims are nothing new, employers should be aware that this emerging form of misconduct is already appearing in lawsuits and is expected to grow as AI tools become cheaper, easier to use and more realistic. These incidents can involve sexually explicit fake videos, manipulated recordings depicting an employee violating company policy or altered audio suggesting someone made offensive or abusive remarks.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has rolled out a new voluntary initiative called the Safety Champions Program, aimed at helping employers build stronger safety and health programs to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.

The Safety Champions Program is designed to help employers develop a comprehensive injury and illness prevention plan aligned with OSHA's recommended practices. But while the program offers structure and support, legal experts advise employers to proceed with caution. Participation may expose businesses to added scrutiny if they don't keep up with the program.

Medicare beneficiaries at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes will soon have an easier way to access prevention services, thanks to changes included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.

The legislation expands the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program by allowing participants to take part virtually and eliminating the one-time lifetime limit. This is a huge step for the millions of people who live in areas with no access to the program because it previously required in-person meetings.

Nobody plans on becoming disabled and missing work, but it can happen.An illness or an accident could cause you to be unable to work for months, or even years.

While you health insurance will cover their medical expenses, it won't cover the cost of living while you recover. Only 30% of American workers in private industry currently have access to employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance coverage, and even more don't have a personl short-term disability policy to fall back on. But they are making a big mistake since these relatively inexpensive policies can be a crucial financial lifeline when you need it most. 

U.S. News & World Report has released its first national ratings of home health agencies that accept Medicare. The new rankings aim to help seniors and their families identify high-quality providers that deliver care in patients' homes after a hospital stay, illness or injury.

Before it was taken off the market for new Medicare enrollees in 2020, 60% of those enrolled in a Medigap plan were enrolled in Plan F. It was by far the most generous plan in terms of coverage and remains so for people who enrolled before it was discontinued.

Now Plan F premiums are increasing by about 10% to 20% a year, which is a much faster rate than other Medicare supplement plans and makes it one of the highest-priced supplement plans. What's happening and what are your options if you are in a Plan F?

Traditionally, life insurance underwriters have required a medical exam for all but the smallest life policies. In addition to reviewing your medical records and history, life insurance carriers want to get a current snapshot of your health.

But going with a policy that doesn't require you to get an exam may come at a steep cost in the long run — in the form of higher insurance premiums, less protection for your family, or even outright rejection.

When warm weather arrives, so do crooked contractors who want to steal from homeowners. They provide bogus repairs that are not even necessary. In some cases, no work at all is done after they receive an initial payment.

When falling victim to these scams, homeowners could lose thousands of dollars. Here are the five worst scams these crooks attempt to carry out.

Commercial insurance buyers are likely to see some rate relief through the rest of the year. Several lines of coverage are entering a more competitive phase as insurers regain profitability and new capital flows into the market.

However, analysts warn that geopolitical tensions, particularly the war in Iran, could push inflation higher by increasing energy and transportation costs, which would raise the price of construction materials, vehicle parts and other expenses that insurers pay when settling claims.

The federal spending package that President Trump signed into law Feb. 3 includes provisions aimed at reining in pharmacy benefit manager tactics that have drawn fire from employers, insurers and lawmakers for allegedly driving up costs.

The changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 are designed to ensure that manufacturer rebates and other drug-price concessions flow back to plans and self-insured employers. The aim is to reduce the cost of group health care. Will it work?

A coalition of more than 60 employer groups, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and labor groups is urging the federal government to crack down on what they say is widespread abuse of the arbitration process created under the No Surprises Act.

That abuse, they say, is driving up employee benefit costs for employers and employees alike.