COVID-19’s Impact on Health Savings Accounts
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had far-reaching effects on all aspects of business and society—including health savings accounts (HSAs). The federal government has enacted legislation designed to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, and these laws have created changes
PPP Guidance for Employees Refusing to Return to Work
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued new guidance regarding the Payment Protection Program (PPP), established to offset the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses can request loans from the PPP to help cover payroll costs. This
EEOC Updates & Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
On May 7, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety guidelines
FAQs for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
As part of sweeping legislation—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to ACA
On March 2, 2020, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case involved is Texas v. Azar, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ACA’s individual mandate. ACA
NLRB Issues New Joint-employer Final Rule
On Feb. 25, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a new joint-employer final rule, which becomes effective Apr. 27, 2020 and applies to labor issues related to the National Labor Relations Act. The New NLRB Joint-Employer Standard
