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Guidance for Disposing of Electronic Devices

Employers should make sure they properly dispose of desktops, laptops, copiers, servers, smart phones, hard drives, etc. (“electronic devices”) so sensitive information ...
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2022 HDHP/HSA Limits

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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Dependent Care FSA Tax Consequences

The tax uncertainty of recent changes to dependent care flexible spending account plans has been addressed by the IRS.
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Question of the Week

Q.- Is free COBRA automatically given to anyone who had a reduction in hours or was involuntarily terminated?
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Worker Protections During the Pandemic

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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Offering Coverage in Open Enrollment

Employers with plans beginning July 1 that use the look-back measurement method for determining full-time status will likely be able to make FTE determinations now. ...
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Electronic Required Postings

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin providing guidance on when legally required notices may be posted ...
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Tax Credits for Emergency Paid Sick Leave

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”) provides a tax credit for private employers with fewer than 500 employee who decide to provide emergency paid sick and/or ...
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EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will open the data collection portal for 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data on Monday, April 26, 2021. The ...
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New COBRA Premium Subsidy and 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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