Agency FAQs on Coronavirus-related Changes for Health Plans
HIGHLIGHTS The FFCRA and the CARES Act include a number of changes for health plans and health insurance issuers. Health […]
HDHPs Can Cover Coronavirus Costs Without a Deductible
Key Points Employer-sponsored group health plans must cover COVID-19 testing, without imposing a deductible, copayment or other cost sharing. HDHPs […]
Furloughs and Layoffs
The last thing employees and employers want is lost jobs. It means financial uncertainty for everyone involved, which is why […]
Employee Compensation and Benefits During Closures and Furloughs
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Employees are generally not required to be paid for time spent not working. Exceptions apply to exempt employees […]
The Look-back Measurement Method and COVID-19
PAY OR PLAY AND COVID-19 Federal agencies have not issued guidance regarding the pay or play rules in light of […]
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Coronavirus Outbreak
CLICK HERE to read the full article. Technical Assistance Questions and Answers – Updated on April 17, 2020 All […]
IRS FAQs: FFCRA Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses
HIGHLIGHTS The FFCRA The FFCRA provides workers with paid leave for reasons related to COVID-19. FFCRA Tax Credits The FFCRA […]
IRS FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits for Self-Employed Individuals
HIGHLIGHTS Self-employed individuals may be eligible for tax credits for their own emergency paid sick leave and expanded family medical […]
FFCRA Small Employer Exemption: DOL Guidance
HIGHLIGHTS No Automatic Exemption for Small Employers under FFCRA Employers with fewer than 50 employees are not automatically exempt from […]
DOL Regulations for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The DOL has issued regulations under the FFCRA’s paid leave provisions. The regulations expand on issues such as […]