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State of New Jersey Extends COBRA Premium Assistance

Last week, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) released Bulletin No. 21-08 requiring plans following NJ state continuation to offer the American ...
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Mini-COBRA Premium Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 for certain individuals entitled to COBRA or state ...
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W-4 Tax Withholding Calculator

Employers should remind employees to check their withholding. Whether a new hire or an ongoing employee, completing Form W-4 properly is important for all members of the ...
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IRS Extends COVID-19 Leave Donation Programs

The IRS extended special tax relief for COVID-19 leave-based donation programs. An employer with a leave-based donation program allows its employees to give up their ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- If an employee is involuntarily terminated, elects the ARP COBRA subsidy, is offered their job back but declines the job offer, would that cut off their right to the ...
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FAQs on Tax Credits for Paid Sick and Family Leave

As employers are getting ready to file their second quarter tax statements, they may wish to refer to new Frequently Asked Questions posted by the IRS. The IRS released ...
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Ongoing COBRA Notices

The American Rescue Plan Act provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals entitled to COBRA due to reduction of hours or involuntary termination of ...
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Benefits.Gov Updates

Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government. It is intended to increase access to benefit information while reducing the difficulty of dealing ...
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EEOC Vaccine Guidance

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated guidance addressing vaccine issues in the employment setting. This guidance clarifies that employers ...
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Second Chance Election for Some COBRA Continuants

Employers subject to federal COBRA had to give certain qualified beneficiaries a second chance to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Individuals whose qualifying event ...
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