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All Employee Medical Information Isn’t Protected by HIPAA

HR Bartender

Meanwhile, I received the Foley & Lardner LLP newsletter and it included an article from our friend Mark Neuberger on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Mark, give us a brief description of HIPAA. In general, HIPAA protects individuals from the unauthorized use or disclosure of any PHI.

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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

There are three main areas of compliance: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Provide education and training to employees and program administrators about the importance of protecting genetic privacy.

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Your 2025 benefits compliance checklist: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

Non-discrimination testing (NDT) Non-discrimination testing ensures that benefit plans dont favor highly compensated employees over others. HIPAA privacy and security Protecting employees’ health information is critical. Action item: Conduct annual HIPAA training and compliance audits.

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6 Best Practices To Enhance Your Corporate Compliance Training

PSB

Implementing a corporate compliance training program is a powerful strategy for safeguarding employees while boosting their performance. In our ever-evolving business landscape, dynamic corporate compliance training has become indispensable. What Is Corporate Compliance Training? Discover the perfect LMS solution for your needs.

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Non-discrimination testing: Stay compliant with FSAs, HRAs, and more

WEX Inc.

If you're an employer, performing non-discrimination testing (NDT) is important when it comes to offering benefits to your employees. What is non-discrimination testing? Testing shows whether or not your tax-advantaged plans are discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees or key employees. What tests are available?

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Your Ultimate HR Compliance Checklist for 2024

AIHR

This includes employment areas such as recruitment and hiring practices, compensation and benefits , workplace safety, employee classification, records retention, non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies , and labor relations. The risk of non-compliance can be detrimental. Since 2000, U.S.

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The Essential Features of Benefits Administration Software

Netchex HR Blog

LEARN: What is Benefits Administration and How Can HR Technology Make it Easier? LEARN: What is Benefits Administration and How Can HR Technology Make it Easier? The interface needs to be user-friendly as well as reliable to minimize the training time for staff and employees. Built-in enrollment services.