Question of the Week
- BAS
- 01.07.2021
- COBRA
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
- BAS
- 01.07.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
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
- BAS
- 24.06.2021
- COBRA
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
- BAS
- 17.06.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
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
- BAS
- 10.06.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
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
- BAS
- 03.06.2021
- COBRA
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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Additional Details on the Involuntary Termination Definition
- BAS
- 27.05.2021
- COBRA
IRS Notice 2021-31 provides details on what is considered an “involuntary” termination for COBRA subsidy purposes.
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Change to Independent Contractor Rule
- BAS
- 20.05.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor withdrew the changes to the definition of independent contractor implemented during the prior administration. The Independent Contractor ...
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2022 HDHP/HSA Limits
- BAS
- 13.05.2021
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
The Internal Revenue Service announced tax code inflation adjustments for HDHPs/HSAs/HRAs for the 2022 tax year. Employers should note the new, upcoming limits for their ...
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Worker Protections During the Pandemic
- BAS
- 06.05.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor is taking steps to communicate wage and hour laws to workers so they understand employment protections available during the COVID-19 ...
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