As more employers require their employees to get vaccinated, the federal government’s requirement for larger employers to have vaccine mandates moves forward, and schools are considering vaccine requirements for students, you might be wondering: are COVID-19 vaccine mandates legal? The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention...
Two out of three individuals diagnosed with cancer report a change in their employment as they work through treatment and beyond. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and many in the cancer community have employment-related questions. When you need medical leave from work to care for...
We know that a lot is uncertain this morning about our country, and we will continue to update you on the way that proposed and actual changes to our health care system and other areas of law may impact the cancer community. But here is some...
Do you have minor children who are in school? If their school is closed, then you may be able to take time off work through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave, as well as 12 weeks for...
There are many reasons to continue or go back to work after you have retired: it can generate extra income, fulfill purpose, add structure to your day, create opportunities for socializing with coworkers, and sharpen valuable skills. Working can add to both your daily routine...
The decision to share information about your medical condition with other people is a very personal decision. There are many reasons why someone would want to disclose their diagnosis, such as for support from their friends and family. But there are equally as many reasons why someone...
National Updates Have you not gotten your economic impact payment yet? Or have you had children during 2020? You may need to file more information with the IRS! On June 3rd, the IRS announced that its non-filer tool will only be available until October 15th....
The Latest Information About Unemployment Insurance Benefits More than 40 million people have lost their jobs since March of this year, due to the economic havoc brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find yourself in the position where you have lost your job, you...
Navigating Social Security benefits is difficult enough without wading through misinformation. In this blog post, we break-down five commonly-held myths about Social Security benefits. Myth #1: You have to Claim Your Social Security Retirement Benefits at Age 62 While you can claim your Social Security retirement benefits...
During this unprecedented time, there are a lot of changes at the federal and state levels to help people manage their finances, work, and insurance. We will continue to share information on our blog about the details about these programs, as more information is released,...