Following on the heels of the IRS, the Department of Labor issued guidance on how employers will have to recognize same sex marriage for employee benefits purposes. The ...

Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage Due by October 15

BAS
03.10.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Employers have notice distribution requirements that go beyond those required under health care reform. The Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage is one notice ...

New Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors

BAS
26.09.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The Department of Labor released two final rules aimed at improving the hiring and employment of disabled individuals and veterans. The rules amend the Vietnam Era ...

New Business Associate Agreement Required under HIPAA

BAS
19.09.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule released in January 2013 as part of the Omnibus Final Rule require all plan sponsors to enter into agreements with their business ...

FMLA Leave for Employee in Same-Sex Marriage

BAS
12.09.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The Department of Labor has clarified its Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA) rules in light of the decision in Windsor giving spousal rights to same-sex marriage. The ...

Same-Sex Marriage and Tax Implications

BAS
04.09.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Last week, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued a ruling widening the recognition of same-sex marriage for tax purposes. This ruling ...

New Jersey Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

BAS
29.08.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

Beginning October 1, 2013, New Jersey employers with 25 or more employees will be required to offer 20 days of job-protected leave to employees who are victims of ...

IRS Issues Final Regulations on Reimbursements for Meals and ...

BAS
22.08.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

The IRS released final regulations addressing the tax implications of work related expense reimbursements. Proposed regulations were issued last year, and the final ...

Obesity Claimed as a Disability

BAS
15.08.2013
HR & Benefits Compliance

In June of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially classified obesity as a disease. The decision was not clear-cut, as opponents argued that obesity ...

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