The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released guidance for employers concerning two insurance issues: paying for COVID-19 testing and COBRA. COVID-19 Testing Covered On June 22,...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on Remote Work
The Coronavirus pandemic has ignited a monumental rise in the number of employees working remotely. The number of people working from home in the United...
New Guidance From the DOL on FFCRA and CARES Administration
On June 22, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services (HHS), issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of...
Employer Considerations Regarding Health and Welfare Benefits for Returning Employees
As employers begin to bring furloughed and other employees back to work, many have questions about how to handle employee benefits. Here are some considerations...
Paid Sick Leave in Colorado, More
Both the Colorado House and Senate have approved SB20-205, The Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (the Act), which will require employers in Colorado to provide...
Reinstated PCORI Fees Announced
The IRS issued Notice 2020-44, which provides the new fee for full and self-insured benefit plans to pay to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute...
IRS Announces 2021 HSA, HDHP Limits
Employers are starting to review their health plans for mid-year claims for 2020, and planning for a benefits package that provides employees with a rich...
DOL Begins Enforcement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Although the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a temporary non-enforcement period to...
COBRA and HIPAA Notice Extension and Mid-Year Cafeteria Elections
COVID-19 has forced our nation to rapidly establish new laws and regulations to combat the devastating economic aftermath caused by the virus. One of the...
The CARES Act and Retirement Plans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT) passed by Congress recently has several sources for aid for those employers and employees that...