Overview The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its proposal to increase the salary threshold for exempt employees by significantly raising the exempt salary threshold from $684 per week to … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice, with information current as of July 31, 2023. This notice is updated periodically to reflect changes in … Continued
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed guideline to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, the DOL is … Continued
On September 30, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury issued an additional interim final rule that detailed further requirements related to surprise billing. … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new model Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Notice for employers, with information current as of July 31, 2021. The notice is updated periodically to … 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
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA … Continued
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which was signed on December 27, 2020, included modifications to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). The modifications enhance … Continued
One of the provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a 100% fully subsidized COBRA premium for certain individuals beginning on April 1, 2021 and ending … Continued
On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to rescind the 2020 Joint Employer Determination Rule (the Rule) for several reasons. As of now, the … Continued