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COBRA Subsidy Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law March 11, 2021, provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for employer-sponsored group health insurance continued under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) and similar state continuation of...
California’s New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
On March 19, 2021, the Governor signed SB 95, bringing back the state’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave — with some big changes. SB 95 significantly expands the number of employers required to start providing this leave, provides a fresh bank of up to 80 hours...
Outbreak Period Expiration Approaching, No New Guidance
Last year, federal agencies issued relief postponing various employee benefit plan deadlines during a defined “Outbreak Period” to help plans, participants and service providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Outbreak Period began on March 1, 2020, and lasts...
Conducting an Effective Workplace Investigation – Free Webinar
Conducting workplace investigations is one of the most challenging duties that HR professionals must take on. Workforce demographics are shifting, new laws are constantly popping up, managers make mistakes because they aren't properly trained or they're under pressure...
Can I Require My Employees to Obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination?
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...
Employers With 50 or More Employees Must Report Under Section 6056
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...
Compliance Alert: FSA/DCA Changes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act
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...
COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know
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...
Workplace virtual Holiday Parties & Celebrating The Holidays Safely
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...
Affordable Care Act: 2021 Compliance Checklist
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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