Employers with employee benefit plans that operate on a calendar year basis must file their Forms 5500 with the DOL by July 31. An employer may extend this deadline by two and one-half months (until Oct. 15) by filing IRS Form 5558. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes the Form 5500 filing requirement and highlights the deadlines for calendar year plans.
Read MoreThis Compliance Overview includes a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help employers understand how ERISA’s requirements for welfare benefit plans are enforced.
Read MoreThis Employment Law Summary provides an overview of Pennsylvania overtime wage payment laws.
Read MoreThe DOL recently released an opinion letter that clarifies an employer's obligation to timely designate FMLA leave. According to the DOL, employers cannot delay designating an employee’s absence for an FMLA-qualifying reason as FMLA leave, even when the employee is using paid leave and does not request FMLA leave. The absence must also count against the employee’s annual FMLA leave entitlement.
Read MoreVision coverage is similar to regular medical insurance and is one of the voluntary benefit options commonly offered through employers. When you have vision insurance, you pay a premium and the insurance company will cover part or all of the cost for vision care.
Read MoreLong-term and chronic stress can have a very negative effect on your health. This infographic gives tips on how to manage stress levels to help prevent heart disease.
Read MoreThis article summarizes short-term disability insurance and why it is important for employees to have coverage.
Read MoreMost individuals go through a number of life events that affect their health benefit needs and the choices they make. This Know Your Benefits article presents a list of life events and a brief description of federal laws that may protect an employee's rights when these events occur.
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