Menu6/3/16: Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services published its final rules implementing the anti-discrimination provisions of the Affordable Care Act. A publication released by law firm Holland & Hart explains the new rules, which center on requirements for language assistance for people with limited English proficiency. According to the Holland & Hart client alert, the rules go beyond earlier HHS guidance and apply specifically to healthcare organizations. Still, the provisions remind compliance professionals
Compliance Communications Blog
May 16, 2016 •
Most employers take workplace safety seriously and have complied with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s long-standing recordkeeping and reporting requirements. A new OSHA rule effective January 1 requires covered employers to submit injury and illness data electronically. The rule also includes a number of non-retaliation provisions including prohibiting employers from discouraging workers from reporting an injury or illness.
