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Extension of Benefit Plan Timeframes Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

This week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Treasury jointly issued a Final Rule extending certain timeframes for employee ...
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Tax Credit for COVID-19 Related Leave

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides refundable tax credits to businesses with fewer than 500 employees reimbursing them dollar-for-dollar for ...
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U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor has been updating its guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA provides employees protections under a new ...
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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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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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Health Care FSA COVID-19 Considerations for Employers

With the life-altering changes brought about by COVID-19, many employees are not able to incur services for dental, vision and other medical needs. Employees may have ...
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Don’t Forget COBRA Requirements for COVID-19 Layoffs

Employers are facing difficult decisions as COVID-19 impacts business operations. Some employers are considering office closings, workforce reductions, temporary layoffs ...
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Coronavirus and Employer FMLA

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has frequently asked questions addressing COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act. If an employee misses ...
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New Form I-9

A new version of the I-9 employment eligibility verification form has been issued and should be used when hiring new employees. Form I-9 is used to confirm that ...
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Deadline for Medicare Part D Filing

The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers with health plans that include prescription drug coverage to notify Medicare-eligible participants if the drug coverage ...
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