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The Center for American Progress also wants to limit what TPAs can earn from running employers' self-insured plans.

This is only the latest disagreement involving the independent dispute resolution process since it took effect more than three years ago.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia allege that the restructuring violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution because the agency has no authority to restructure itself and fire its employees.

"Even though we've seen RTO efforts and some high-profile remote work rollbacks, most workers say they haven't been brought back into the office full time," said Toni Frana, career expert manager at FlexJobs.

To help employers evaluate these solutions, let's explore why they're gaining traction, what they consist of, and how they fit in the investing landscape.

Rising prices are also igniting debate about the employer's role in easing financial strain, including the impacts of recently introduced return-to-office mandates.