The answer is Yes, but! On December 16, 2020, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS The EEOC’s position is that employers may require...
It’s that time of the year again when employers with 50 or more employees are required to report to the IRS information about whether they offered health coverage to their employees and if so, information about the coverage offered. This information also must be...
January 2021 Following up on our alert containing the highlights from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, we wanted to reach out again regarding the specific Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) provisions contained within the bill. If...
Health Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Without Cost Sharing On November 6, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) published an interim final rule requiring Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to cover...
At the end of the calendar year, workplace holiday celebrations are experiences that many employees look forward to. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are evaluating how to engage employees safely this holiday season. Leaders find...
Changes to some ACA requirements take effect in 2021 for employers sponsoring group health plans. To prepare for 2021, employers should review these upcoming requirements and develop a compliance strategy. This ACA Overview provides an ACA compliance checklist for...
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