HHS Extends Transition Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Health Plans
On Jan. 19, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply
IRS Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2020-79, containing cost-of-living adjustments for 2021 that affect amounts employees can contribute
Final Rule on Health Care Transparency Issued
On Oct. 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a
Trump Issues Health Care Plan Executive Order
On Sept. 24, 2020, President Donald Trump introduced his plan for affordable, high-quality health care, called the America First Health
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
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
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
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.
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Have No Statute of Limitations
On Feb. 21, 2020, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel released a memorandum clarifying that there is no applicable statute
Cadillac Tax and Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed
On Dec. 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown and repeals the
