Electronic Delivery of ERISA Notices
Q. Can we provide summary plan descriptions (SPDs) electronically?
A. Yes. However,...
Four Pay Issues to Watch in 2018
Managing pay can be tricky. Handled incorrectly, pay can create problems for an employer —...
2018 W-4 Forms Won’t Be Released Until Late February
If you’ve been getting questions from your employees about completing new 2018 W-4 forms to...
Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding
Benefits Easy: Intro to Self-Funding
As the first month of 2018 wraps up, companies have already...
Nothing Is Certain, but Death and Less Taxes
On January 11, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service released its income tax withholding tables...
Are You Ready to Electronically Report Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA?
December 1, 2017 is the deadline for certain employers to use the Occupational Safety and Health...
IRS Roundup: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest ACA Notices
In spite of the recent efforts by Congress to change or repeal the ACA, its provisions are still in...
Court Orders the EEOC to Reconsider Its Wellness Program Rules
On August 22, 2017, in AARP v EEOC, a federal court found that regulations allowing employers to...
DOL Guidance for Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued compliance guidance for benefit plans, employers and...
Strategic Benefits Communication: 5 Key Steps to Success This Enrollment Season
We have talked about several aspects of strategic benefits communication. Now it’s time to...
Determining COBRA Premiums for Fully Insured and Self-Funded Health Plans
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) allows qualified beneficiaries...