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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Guidance on Long COVID and Federal Laws

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The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Justice issued joint guidance on the medical condition called “long COVID” and how it can be considered a...

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New Transparency Requirements for Health Plans

There are new transparency requirements for health plans that will be going into effect soon. This briefing provides an outline of the legal requirements and the impact on your group health plans....

FFCRA Leave Credits and COVID-19 Immunization of Others

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The IRS has once again updated their FAQs on employer tax credits for providing employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (as amended and extended by...

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2022 Open Enrollment Checklist

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For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, employers should be aware of legal changes which may affect the design and administration of their plans. It’s important to...

OSHA Revised COVID-19 National Emphasis Program

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its national emphasis program (NEP) for COVID-19. It adjusted the targeted industries for those who are most at risk...

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PCORI Fees Due August 2, 2021

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The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and...

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EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Extended

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has extended the deadline for employers to submit equal employment opportunity (EEO-1) workforce data from 2019 and 2020. Due to...

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New Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Employment Guidance

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released guidance for employers about sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) discrimination. The guidance aims to help employers...

Policies to Review Before Returning to Work

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It’s a top priority for many workplaces to get employees back into their buildings for in-person work. Employers may want to update preexisting policies or add new ones to conform to...

New FAQs Issued for Paid Employee Leave Tax Credits

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The IRS released new FAQs about tax credits for employers who voluntarily provide paid employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The paid sick and...