California Governor Newsom signs COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill
The original COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL) bill expired December 31, 2020, and it only applied …
New York Passes Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Vaccine Injections
In what could amount to a wave of new COVID-19 vaccine paid sick leave requirements for other states, …
Families First Coronavirus Relief Act Credits Extended and Enhanced
President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. The legislation …
COBRA Subsidies and Section 129 Changes in the American Rescue Plan Act
Congress has passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
The …
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, …
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 …
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 enacted its own individual mandate similar to the repealed federal individual …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 …
