By Orma Smith This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal. As employers transition their teams back into the office, many  are struggling to determine the best strategy to protect their employees from contracting COVID-19 in the workplace. The Biden executive order mandated COVID-19 vaccine requirements for businesses with more than 100 employees. Though the parameters of the emergency rule are s

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Social Security recipients will see an increase in their monthly checks. Additionally, the cap on taxable income to help fund Social Security benefits will also be increasing. The cost-of-living adjustment will be 5.9% in 2022 — the largest increase to the benefits in nearly 40 years. The nearly 70 million Americans who collect Social Security benefits will receive an additional $100, on avera