Education’s MJ School Policy Services Offers A Personnel Policy Package

Due to the importance of these policies and regulations, Miller Johnson is offering the opportunity for school districts that are not part of the MJ School Policy ServicesTM to purchase the necessary policies and administrative regulations (or procedures) to make sure you are compliant with the changing law and to set the standard your school district will abide by going into collective bargaining.

11th Circuit Affirms District Court’s Approval of the BCBSA $2.67 Billion Settlement

On October 25, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit affirmed a district court’s approval of the $2.67 billion class action settlement reached by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) and the class plaintiffs. In this recent decision, the 11th Circuit affirmed the earlier approval by a district court of both the $2.67 billion settlement and the injunctive relief measures included in the agreement.

USCIS Issues Favorable Proposed Rule on the H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Program

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) relating to the H-1B nonimmigrant visa classification. The proposed rule intends to streamline H-1B eligibility requirements, provide greater benefits and flexibilities to employers and workers, and strengthen integrity measures of the program by clarifying and codifying existing policies and making changes to the H-1B registration process.

Right to Work Repeal Will Go Into Effect February 12, 2024

On Thursday the Michigan legislature decided to adjourn for this year early, passing a resolution that sets the official “sine die” adjournment date for Tuesday, November 14.

As a result, any new legislation signed by Governor Whitmer this term that was passed without immediate effect will become effective on February 12, 2024—90 days following adjournment.

2024 Annual Limits Announced

The IRS recently released inflation-adjusted limitations that apply to various employee benefits in 2024. Medical FSA Limitation and Maximum Carryover Amount for 2024 For 2023, the employee salary reduction contribution dollar limitation was $3,050.  For 2024, the employee salary reduction contribution dollar limitation is projected to increase to $3,200.  Additionally, for 2023, the maximum carryover […]

REMINDER: EEO-1 Filing Opens Today

As noted in our September 5 client alert, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open on October 31, 2023.  The deadline for employers to file their EEO-1 reports is December 5, 2023. 

School Retiree Changes Head to Governor’s Desk

On September 28, 2023, the Michigan Legislature sent additional school retiree reforms to Governor Whitmer’s desk. House Bill 4752 looks to strike a middle ground between the old retirement regime and the nine-month waiting period enacted in 2022, and Governor Whitmer is expected to sign the bill into law.

New Cannabis Policy Takes Effect October 1st

Earlier this year, the Michigan Civil Service Commission unanimously agreed to remove marijuana from the pre-employment drug testing protocols. The new policy takes effect on October 1, and impacts about two-thirds of the jobs within the state government. Pre-employment marijuana testing will still be required for about 14,000 of the 48,000 state jobs that are […]

OFCCP Publishes Second CSAL for 2023

Late last week the OFCCP released the second Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for 2023. The CSAL is advance notice to a federal contractor establishment selected for a Compliance Review (Establishment Review), Corporate Management Compliance Evaluation (CMCE), or Functional Affirmative Action Program (FAAP) Review.

Called It: The Michigan No Fault Act’s Utilization Review Medical Provider Administrative Appeal Process is Not Mandatory

The 2019 amendments to Michigan’s No-Fault Act changed the landscape for medical providers.  One change was to vest medical providers with a statutory cause of action against an insurer who wrongfully denies or delays payment of a claim for motor vehicle accident related medical charges.  see MCL 500.3112.  That change was a huge win for […]