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SSG Insights | Week of May 20, 2022


EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and ADA Disability Discrimination

On May 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance that explains how employers’ use of software that relies on algorithmic decision-making may violate existing requirements under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This Legal Update provides more information.

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Why Your Current Hiring Practices May Not Support Neurodivergent Candidates

Diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion are in the spotlight in today’s workforce. Employers are challenged to develop programs, initiatives, and processes to encourage a broad representation of different groups. Employers need to update their interview and hiring practices to attract neurodivergent candidates and fill their job openings.

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SSG Compliance Recap \ April 2022

After several very quiet months this year, April saw renewed compliance activity. The April 2022 Compliance Advisor includes:

  • The IRS provided guidance on transportation fringe benefits unused due to COVID-19 workplace changes and announced inflation-adjusted amounts for HSAs and HRAs.
  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Medicare Part D rates and the parameters and thresholds for qualified retiree prescription drug coverage.
  • The Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued a proposed rule to base Marketplace premium tax credit (PTC) eligibility on the cost of family health insurance coverage rather than individual coverage to fix the “family glitch” related to PTC eligibility.

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