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File Your Medicare Part D Notices

Employers that offer prescription coverage as part of their benefits packages must give a notice to Medicare-eligible participants letting them know if the prescription ...
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Form 5500? SAR Due Soon

Health and welfare plans that file Form 5500 with the U.S. Department of Labor may have a summary annual report (SAR) reporting requirement due by the end of September.
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Department of Labor Compliance Seminar

The U.S. Department of Labor is sponsoring a virtual summit for employers identifying the DOL’s efforts to help compliance with federal labor laws. The summit will be ...
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Department of Labor COVID Resources for Employers

The U.S. Department of Labor had put together many resources to help employers address COVID-19 in the workplace.
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Tracking and Paying for Remote Work

This week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Field Assistance Bulletin directing employers to use reasonable diligence to track hours of work for telecommuting ...
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Timing for Dependent Care FSA Claim Submissions

The IRS issued an Information Letter confirming that sponsors of flexible spending account plans have discretion to set their own claim submission timing deadlines.
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VETS-4212 Filing Open

The U.S. Department of Labor encourages affirmative actions to employ covered veterans and to advance covered veterans in employment. Federal contractors and ...
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New Plan Limits Announced for HSAs and HDHPs

The IRS released the limits for health savings accounts and high deductible health plans for 2021. These amounts take into account cost-of-living adjustments.
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New FMLA Forms Released

The U.S. Department of Labor issued new Family and Medical Leave Act forms that may be used immediately. The forms are intended to be simpler and easier to understand ...
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Return to Work Guidance and Leave Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on return-to-work protocol with respect to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and ...
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