Update on State and Local Laws
One of the most difficult tasks for people involved in managing benefits and leaves for multi-state organizations is …
Cadillac Tax and Other Taxes Delayed
The President has signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, which contains several provisions related to employee benefits. Most …
9th Circuit Rules That Deadlines Can’t Fall on Weekends
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reversed a district court’s dismissal of an action …
IRS Notice 2015-87 Provides Lots of Guidance on ACA Issues
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued Notice 2015-87, which provides guidance on the …
IRS Provides Automatic Extension of Due Dates for New ACA Reports
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2016-4 extends the due dates for the 2015 information reporting requirements for employers …
Third Circuit Says Employers Must Allow Employees to Fix Certifications
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that employers must advise employees of deficiencies in medical certifications …
8th Circuit Says Bad Faith Efforts Highlight Need for FMLA
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of an employee who claimed her employer interfered …
IRS Issues Notice on Same-Sex Marriage
The Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2015-86 related to the Supreme Court’s decision regarding same-sex marriage and …
Staples Settles Case Involving Failure to Provide FMLA Notice
A Federal district court has approved a settlement requiring Staples to pay $275,000 for failing to notify an …
Medicare Changes for 2016
Every year, Medicare deductibles and co-payments are adjusted to reflect inflation. Here are the adjustments for 2016:
The …
6th Circuit Rules Village May Have Violated USERRA
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the decision of a district court regarding discrimination in violation …
New California Insurance Laws
AB 248
This bill requires employers with 50 or more employees to offer only comprehensive health insurance …
