2021 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Portal is Now Open
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection portal is now open. Eligible employers have until May 17, 2022, to submit […]
Proposed Rule Would Fix the “Family Glitch”
Under the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations, employer-based health insurance is deemed “affordable” if the employee’s contribution for self-only coverage does not exceed the affordability threshold in a given […]
House Passes Secure Act 2.0 Bill
In a 414-5 bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that, if enacted, is said to improve the retirement savings system in the United States by expanding […]
Temporary Flexibilities for Expired List B Identity Documents to End
In May 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instituted a temporary policy which allowed employees to present expired List B identification documents for I-9 purposes. As a reminder, Form […]
Government Funding Bill Extends CARES Act Relief for HDHPs
President Biden recently signed The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (CAA) into law. As part of the 2022 CAA, COVID-related telehealth coverage can be covered at no cost-share for High Deductible […]
The DOL’s Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies”
As plan advisors, we’ve had increasing questions from plan sponsors and committees about the availability and merits of Crypto backed investment options. With their release last week, the DOL has […]
January 2022 Compliance Recap
January brought breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) would stop OSHA from enforcing its employee COVID-19 test or vaccinate emergency temporary standard (ETS) for employers with 100 […]
Departments Clarify Required Coverage of At-Home OTC COVID-19 Tests
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) recently issued updated FAQ guidance to explain how employer group health plans may comply with the […]
Delivery Requirements for Summary Plan Description
It’s so important for employers to understand the requirements around annual notices and annual delivery of theirs SPDs and their SBCs. There is great potential for a penalty if an […]
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate But Allows Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers to Proceed
Oral arguments on the OSHA vaccine-or-test mandate and vaccine mandate for healthcare workers were heard on January 7, 2022. As a result, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued two opinions […]
