On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the lawsuit filed by 18 states challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling. … Continued
On June 11, 2021, the IRS released updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning the available tax credits for eligible employers (under 500 employees) that voluntarily provide paid employee leave under … Continued
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and resources document that provides additional explanation and clarification related to the tax credits available under the … Continued
On April 27, 2021, the Pennsylvania Living Donor Protection Act was signed into law. The new regulation requires employers subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to … Continued
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated and added new frequently asked questions (FAQs) to its existing guidance on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and employer restrictions … Continued
Annually, the IRS is required to publish updated Health Savings Account (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) limits by June 1 each year. On May 10, 2021, the Internal … Continued
On May 5, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a second Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2022. The first final 2022 NBPP was … Continued
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARPA) contains significant changes to the funding rules of single employer pension plans. The new law may significantly reduce contributions to pension plans that … Continued
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) increased the amount employees can exclude from their 2021 gross taxable income for employer-provided dependent care assistance program (DCAP) benefits under Internal … Continued
On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will officially withdraw the Independent Contractor final rule prior to the established effective date of May 7th. The … Continued