TrumpRx Discounted Drug Website TrumpRx is a newly launched federal website intended to help Americans access lower prices on select prescription medications by showcasing discounted cash-pay options negotiated directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers. The site is part of a Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing initiative that aims to align U.S. drug costs with the lowest [...]
Trump Issues Executive Order Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors On March 26, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” which will require all federal contracts and similar instruments to include a clause prohibiting federal contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion [...]
Trump Account Proposed Rules: What You Should Know On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released proposed rules for a new one‑time $1,000 pilot program connected to a savings account called a Trump Account. These accounts were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and are [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered how many employees perform their jobs, resulting in greater efficiency and increased productivity. Employers are seeking the use of AI to make their companies more productive and profitable. While AI can be an extremely valuable tool in the workplace, its improper use may lead to costly mistakes and lawsuits [...]
Report: Health Care Costs and Access Are Top Concerns for Americans A recent Gallup report revealed that health care has once again risen to the top of Americans’ concerns, outpacing inflation, the economy and other domestic issues, according to new national polling. After several years in which rising prices dominated public anxiety, access to [...]
For employers that run biweekly payroll, 2026 introduces a unique scheduling challenge. Because Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, is a federal holiday, many employers that typically use a Friday pay date will need to shift that payday earlier in the week—placing it in 2026. As a result, under most payroll structures, Thursday, Dec. 31, is likely [...]
Key Strategies for Avoiding ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum-value health coverage to their full-time employees (and dependents) or potentially pay a penalty to the IRS. This employer mandate is also known as the pay-or-play rules. Small employers who are not ALEs are [...]
GLP-1 Coverage Cost-benefit Analysis Over the past several years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications—such as Wegovy and Zepbound—have reshaped metabolic care. These drugs were originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, but now, when paired with diet and exercise, they are widely used for weight management, generating both curiosity and concern among employers and plan sponsors. [...]
DOL Publishes Informational Videos on the FMLA In connection with the 33rd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has posted a new series of short videos about the statute on its website. The FMLA Passed in 1993, the FMLA requires covered employers to provide [...]
DOL Issues Proposed Rule Revising Prevailing Wage Methodology for H-1B, PERM Visa Programs On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule to change how prevailing wages are calculated for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programs and permanent labor certification under the [...]
