HR Compliance Bulletin

Highlights:  Fringe Benefit Payment Required Only During Concurrent Leaves Cash in lieu of fringe benefits under the SCA, DBA or EO 13706 is not required when employees take FFCRA leave,

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ACA Compliance Bulletin

Highlights:  For plan years beginning in 2021, the ACA’s affordability contribution percentages are increased slightly to: 83% under the pay or play rules 83% under the premium tax credit eligibility

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HR Insights

Improving Virtual Meetings There’s no denying that virtual meetings have become a workplace norm. Several factors fueling that growth include access, price and need. Most laptops, tablets and smartphones have

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Legal Update

Highlights: FFCRA Wage Reporting Employers are required to report employee compensation for FFCRA leave on Form W-2. Box 14 or Separate Statement Employers will report FFCRA wage information in Box

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HR Brief

DOL Revises the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule that allows employers to pay bonuses or other incentive-based pay to salaried,

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Federal Agencies Issue More FAQs on Coronavirus-related Changes for Health Plans

Important Dates  March 18, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) enacted. March 27, 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) enacted. Highlights  The FFCRA and the

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Live Well, Work Well

Boost Your Mental Well-being During These Uncertain Times The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused uncertainty, stress and worry for many for the past few weeks. Even as businesses reopen and

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July 2020 HR Brief

DOL Revises the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule that allows employers to pay bonuses or other incentive based pay to

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PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2020

  Important Dates  Oct. 1, 2019  The PCORI fees were scheduled to expire for policy or plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2019. July 31, 2020  The PCORI

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PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2020

Important Dates Oct. 1, 2019  PCORI fees were scheduled to expire for plan or policy years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2019. 2020-2029 Fiscal Years  PCORI fees now apply

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