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DOL Issues FFCRA Guidance

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their workforce with paid sick leave and paid family ...
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Paycheck Protection Program Regulations Issued Evening of 4/2/2020

(Select Portions from Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program)
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CARES Act Makes ACA FSA/HRA Changes

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) established a rule that starting January 1, 2011, distributions from health care flexible spending account plans and ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- May we let an employee change his Dependent Care FSA election now that he is under a stay-at-home order?
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MyEnroll360 Reporting for PPP CARES Act Loan Applications

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) signed into law last week includes a federal small business loan program to incentivize employers to ...
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What is the difference between a furlough and a layoff and how does ...

A “furlough” is generally an employer-forced temporary leave of absence after which an employee is expected to return to active employment. The individual is still ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- My employer offers a debit card with my health FSA. May I use the card to purchase pain relief medicine?
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Tips for Keeping Your Work from Home Secure

With much of the workforce now working remotely, it’s a good time to remind employees of maintaining good security practices. Cyber criminals have tools to capitalize on ...
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Cobra Control Services Provides Easy and Cost-Effective COBRA ...

BAS’ Cobra Control Services (CCS) COBRA administration solution provides best-practices processes and reliability to help you comply with federal COBRA and state ...
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Dependent Care FSA COVID-19 Considerations for Employers

With the change to remote work and the closure of day care facilities, many employees will no longer be able to use funds in a Dependent Care FSA. A Dependent Care FSA ...
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