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April 2021: Stay Informed of the Latest HR News

Temporary COVID-19 Relief for Section 125 Plans

On Feb. 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 to clarify special rules for Section 125 plans, health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs).


Special Rules for Health FSAs and DCAPs

The Notice is intended t...

Webinar: The COVID 19 Vaccine and the Workplace: Legal and Medical Insight

The following webinar, recorded on Thursday, March 11, 2021, combines the expertise of a labor and employment legal professional and a medical professional to answer employers' most pressing questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, compliance, and creating a safe workplace. 


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DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2021 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including:


  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA);
  • The Employee Retirement income S...


A Legal Perspective on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)


AUDIENCE: HR professionals, business owners, and other members of leadership.


CONTENT: This webinar addresses frequently asked questions and other p...


Employee Benefits Plan Limits for 2021

Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are periodically updated for inflation by the IRS.


The IRS typically announces the dollar limits that will apply for the next calendar year well in advance of t...



Final Forms and Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released

 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2020 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056.

 



Supreme Court Vacancy May Affect ACA Litigation


Since 2017, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has been the subject of numerous legal challenges. Several bills were introduced to repeal the law, although those efforts failed. The ACA has also been challenged in federal court. A lawsuit seeking to invalid...



Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2020

Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the health plan's prescription drug coverage is credi...



Affordability Percentages Will Increase For 2021

The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2021 for determining affordability of an employer's plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

 

For plan years beginning in 2021, employer-spon...



Federal Judge Upholds Hospital Transparency Rule
On Thursday, June 23, 2020, District Judge Carl Nichols ruled in favor of the Trump administration's final rule requiring hospitals to disclose their negotiated prices. The rule was released on Nov. 15, 2019, and set to take effect Jan. 1, 2021.

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