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 to 401(k) plans and IRAs,
Benefit Planning for 2021 in a COVID-19 World
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wage on, its effects on benefits planning for next year are being felt—especially
How to Support Employee Mental Health
Fear, worry and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, or when faced with uncertainty. Understandably so, it
5 Best Practices for Holiday Parties
Workplace-sponsored holiday parties present a host of liabilities for organizations each year. Factors like choice of venue and employees’ religious
Accessing Employee Emails Under the Stored Communications Act
Think back to a time when a former employee departed your company. Do you remember collecting their work phone and
Final Overtime Rule: Quick Facts
The Department of Labor (Department) is updating the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative or professional (EAP) employees from
HHS Rescinds Health Plan Identifier (HPID) under HIPAA
On Oct. 25, 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule to rescind the HPID
Feds Finalize Mental Health Parity Compliance Resources
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments) have finalized resources to promote compliance with the
Best Practices for Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations are crucial when it comes to establishing a safe and welcoming work environment. However, these investigations are often
DOL Issues Opinion Letter on Gig Worker Classification
In the growing “gig economy,” individuals perform jobs on a one-off or short-term basis, typically through an online application or
