On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to rescind the Independent Contractor final rule. The rule would require employers to use a certain financial … Continued
At the beginning of the pandemic last spring, the IRS and DOL released extensions and relief for certain benefit plan deadlines. This relief targeted participant deadlines with respect to HIPAA, … 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
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
On October 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, along with the Treasury Department issued the final rule regarding health care transparency requirements for group health plans … Continued
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and most recently extended through federal fiscal year 2027 under the Helping Ensure Access for … Continued
On July 10, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury issued a proposed rule, which would provide flexibility to grandfathered group health plans … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has created an online tool to help employees determine whether they qualify for paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under the Families … Continued