The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Notice 2021-15, creating additional COVID-19 relief options for employers under Section 125 plans. The notice gives employers the option to allow midyear health plan elections during 2021 without a qualifying event.
Read MoreCoronavirus vaccinations continue to expand across the country. As a result, many employers are already preparing to reopen their offices and return to in-person work. However, a growing number of COVID-19 vaccine scams can put your team and your company at risk. Use this template to warn your employees about protecting against coronavirus vaccine fraud.
Read MoreIn 2020, there was a significant increase nationally in telehealth utilization. Now, many providers and hospitals are encouraging patients to utilize telehealth services instead of coming to the office or hospital for non-life-threatening care.
Read MoreThe deadline for furnishing statements to individuals under Sections 6055 and 6056 has been extended to March 2, 2021. Employers should become familiar with these forms and instructions for reporting for the 2020 calendar year.
Read MoreThe Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule that imposes new transparency requirements on group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets.
Read MoreThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published two additional answers to its list of COVID-19 frequently asked questions (FAQs). The new answers clarify when employers must report COVID-19 in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities.
Read MoreThe IRS typically announces the dollar limits that will apply for the next calendar year well in advance of the beginning of that year. This gives employers time to update their plan designs and make sure their plan administration will be consistent with the new limits. Although some of the limits will increase for 2021, most of the limits remain the same.
Read MoreTime theft in the workplace is a common and expensive problem across industries. And, if not addressed, it can cost employers time, money and customers. In fact, the American Payroll Association found that 75% of businesses in the United States are affected by time theft every year.
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