The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the opening of four data collection points in 2021 as it relates to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reporting. The reporting, which was … Continued
As the coronavirus pandemic continues within the United States, late in 2020, the government passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). The act provided extended economic relief to businesses and … Continued
In 2020, Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) gained popularity as many employers faced tough employer-sponsored health care coverage options. As with all new offerings, as more individuals become covered … Continued
The wellness rules for employer-sponsored programs have faced obstacles along the way that have resulted in a delay of the issuance of final wellness rules. The reason for the delay … Continued
As part of its employee benefits offering, an employer may choose to extend coverage under its group health plan to the domestic partners of employees. An employer may make this … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2021 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The … Continued
At the end of 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin to solidify their position on telemedicine visits for establishing serious medical conditions as defined by … Continued
As employers continue to operate with a remote workforce, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new guidance concerning regulations related to electronic posting of required notices. The required notices … Continued
Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, the Act allows for special Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account (DCFSA) … Continued
On December 17, 2020, Senator Grassley (R-IA) on behalf of himself and Senator Alexander (R-TN) introduced a proposal called the Chris Allen Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Act of 2020. … Continued