DOL Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 Relief and Disclosure Timeframe
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new guidance regarding notice and disclosure timeframe relief for employee benefit …
IRS Provides New Guidance for Cafeteria Plan Flexibility in 2021
On February 18, 2021, the IRS provided welcome clarity to questions that resulted from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, …
Here’s Why Product Liability Insurance is Crucial for Cannabis Dispensaries
Product liability insurance is an important, yet often overlooked, insurance coverage for cannabis dispensaries.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Class Action Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
On November 5, 2020, an eight-year long anti-trust litigation with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) reached a …
LA County Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Extended and Expanded
On Jan. 26, 2021, Los Angeles County extended and expanded its supplemental paid sick leave ordinance (SPSL) effective …
Banking Access for California Cannabis Businesses Expands through CCIA
On Jan. 19, the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA) announced it will provide its members access to banking …
How 2020 Shaped Cannabis Insurance: A Year in Review
As of now, there are 36 states and four territories that have initiated laws that legalize the use …
EEOC Proposed Wellness Rules Addressing Permitted Incentive Limits
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released long-awaited proposed rules addressing what type of incentive can be offered …
California Individual Mandate – Impending Reporting Deadline for Employers
Starting on Jan. 1, 2021, California (Calif.) enacted its own individual mandate similar to the repealed federal individual …
Flexible Spending Account News: Overview of Employer Options Due to COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Editor’s note: President Trump has signed the latest COVID relief bill into law on Sunday, Dec.27. Ultimately, the …
COVID-19 Bill Passes Congress—Here are the Benefits-Related Highlights
Congress has passed the next stimulus package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021, which Trump is expected to …
The End of 2020 Brings The Flexible Spending Account Dilemma Forward
As the end of 2020 draws near, the Bolton Compliance Team has received numerous emails from employers asking …
