COVID-19 Deadline Relief for Employers, Participants, and Beneficiaries
Updated 5/21/20. On April 28, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) and the Internal Revenue...
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Overview of Federal and State Leave/Benefit Program Modifications in Response to COVID-19
UPDATED JUNE 15, 2020 As employees’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic change, some state and local authorities have begun to...
How a Reduction in Force Impacts Health and Welfare Plan Compliance
Some employers may have to undergo a reduction in force (RIF) due to the economic conditions caused by the coronavirus....
Employer FAQs: Washington D.C. Individual Mandate Reporting
UPDATED 11/18/20: The D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has confirmed that all self-insured employers must submit reporting to ...
Massachusetts Releases Paid Family & Medical Leave Exemption Guidance
Background: Beginning January 2021, most workers in Massachusetts will be eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid ...
COVID-19: Supporting Employees’ Mental Health Through the Ups & Downs
In response, HR teams are expanding their mental health strategies and, in many cases, are shifting resources to prioritize mental ...
[Updated] Employer Tax Credits under the FFCRA and the CARES Act
UPDATED 12/18/20: the IRS released additional guidance for determining the amount of tax credit for qualified family leave wages. UPDATED...
Limited Extension for Certain Health and Welfare Form 5500 Filings
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency declaration, employers whose Health and Welfare Form 5500 was due to the IRS between...
Supporting Ergonomics with a Virtual Workforce: At-Home Considerations & Tips
The quick spread of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place mandates have forced the majority of employees to transition from an office setting ...
Retirement Benefit Considerations for Employers in Response to COVID-19
Employers may be looking for guidance on how to manage the company-sponsored retirement benefits for employees while balancing the company’...