On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a final ruling, Bockstock v. Clayton, related to Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, which bans employment discrimination … Continued
In December 2019, a federal spending bill reinstated the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee that was set to expire, as such the PCORI fee has been reinstated through 2029. … Continued
In a recent article featured with Corporate Compliance Insights, Elliot Dinkin considers what employers did in 2008 that worked well and how they can apply takeaways to improve outcomes now … Continued
ERISA requires that group health plans comply with qualified medical child support orders (QMSCO). A QMCSO is a court order issued by a state administrative agency requiring an alternate beneficiary … Continued
As the country prepares to reopen, many employers may be asking, “How do I return my employees to the workplace safely and assure that my organization is complying with all … Continued
On April 28, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (USDT) issued a final rule extending the required deadlines for various health and benefit plan requirements such as: … Continued
Given the social distancing orders in most states, many day care facilities, schools, and children’s programs are closed. Thus, a question that is frequently asked is what options do employees … Continued
Generally, individuals who have wanted to donate PTO could not do so without triggering adverse tax consequences. However, that can be resolved if an employer establishes a plan as a … Continued
On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 to extend key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This new tax relief is … Continued
On April 17, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) … Continued