by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is the federal agency responsible for protecting the health and well-being of all Americans. While it’s best known for programs like Medicare and Medicaid, HHS also plays a big role in shaping employer...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, and its job is to make sure employee benefit plans are managed fairly and lawfully. That includes retirement plans, health insurance, and other workplace benefits that...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in 2010, reshaped health insurance in the United States. For individuals, it expanded access to coverage. For employers, it created new responsibilities—especially for larger companies that provide health benefits....
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996 and is best known for protecting the privacy of medical information. But HIPAA also plays a role in health insurance portability—making sure employees can maintain coverage when they...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law passed in 1985 that gives workers and their families the right to continue their group health insurance after certain life events. For employers, COBRA means added responsibilities whenever...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | General Education, Workplace Rights & Benefits
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that protects employees who serve in the military. Passed in 1994, it ensures that people who leave their civilian jobs for service in the Armed Forces can return to work with the...
