COVID-19 Impact on Retirement Plan Discrimination Testing
COVID-19 Impact on Retirement Plan Discrimination Testing As a result of COVID-19, many employers have made financial, operational, and employment-related changes. Plan sponsors need to consider how the following actions […]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application On Friday, May 15th the SBA has released their forgiveness application with detailed instructions on how to complete the form. While the release promised […]
April Compliance Recap
April was a busy month in the employee benefits world. The President signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPHCEA). The Department of Labor (DOL) and the […]
Further Guidance on Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020-29
Further Guidance on Internal Revenue Service Notice 2020-29 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IRS Notice 2020-29 (Notice) that provides increased flexibility for making mid-year elections or changes under a […]
IRS Releases Two New COVID-19 Notices
IRS Releases Two New COVID-19 Notices To provide additional relief to Americans during these challenging times, the IRS released Notice 2020-29 and 2020-33. These notices provided new relaxed rules for […]
Open Enrollment and Outcomes Based Health Screenings Options During COVID-19
Open Enrollment and Outcomes Based Health Screenings Options During COVID-19 Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, employers who were planning on offering on-site health screenings tied to payroll deductions are unfortunately […]
Final Rule on the Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans Due to COVID-19
On March 13, 2020, President Trump issued the Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak and by separate letter made a determination, under Section […]