Monthly Archives: February, 2025
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Question of the Week: What is At-Will Employment?
Question of the WeekFEBRUARY 19, 2025QUESTIONWhat is at-will employment?
ANSWERAt-will employment means that the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. It does not, however, allow an employer to terminate someone for an illegal reason, like their inclusion in a protected class or their exercise of a legal right.
Every state (except Montana) assumes the employment relationship is at-will unless there is a legal agreement in place that says otherwise. Assuming you want to maintain the at-will relationship with employees, we recommend including clear language about this in your employee handbook.
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Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2025 for Calendar Year Plans
Each year, employers whose health plans include prescription drug coverage must disclose to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) whether that coverage is creditable. Employers must complete an online disclosure with CMS within 60 days after the beginning of the plan year, or March 1, 2025, for calendar year plans. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the Medicare Part D disclosure requirement with CMS.
Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2025 for Calendar Year Plans
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Question of the Week: What Should Be Included in an Attendance Policy?
Question of the WeekFEBRUARY 05, 2025QUESTIONWhat should we include in an attendance policy?
ANSWERGenerally, an attendance policy should outline your attendance expectations, the procedures your employees should follow if they’re going to be late or absent, and the consequences when your policy isn’t followed.
Your expectations should include how you define being on time and what you would consider being tardy or absent. This section of your policy might say something like, “You are expected to arrive at the workplace on time and ready to perform your job.”
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Read moreThis Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.