The Paycheck Fairness Act (pending federal bill H.R. 7) was reintroduced on January 28, 2021 and as currently proposed, would drastically alter the federal law effectively eliminating a defense of … Continued
A recent 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision may result in employers having to offer paid leave for those that actively serve in the military. On February 3, the Court … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has made a proposal to delay the effective date of the Independent Contractor final rules. The proposed new effective date is May 7, 2021, a … Continued
While the House and Senate debate the various provisions of a proposed COVID relief bill, the multiemployer plan relief provisions in the House bill released two weeks ago have changed. … Continued
We now have another showdown between vastly different multiemployer relief proposals. Recently, Representative Richard Neal (D-MA) introduced the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 (EPPRA). This is similar to … Continued
Aimed at strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, President Biden signed an executive order on January 28 that directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to … Continued
A popular benefit provision that many employers have often implemented as a benefits cost savings measure is an opt-out provision within their health plans. Under the arrangement, employers offer a … Continued
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal has introduced HR 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 (EPPRA). Part of that bill would make significant changes to … Continued
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