Week of June 02, 2023 | SSG Insights

DOL Promotes Mental Health at Work Initiative

Amid Mental Health Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor launched its Mental Health at Work initiative to address mental health within the workplace and introduce resources for employees and employers alike. This SSG Insight explains further.

DOL Issues Opinion Letter About Holidays During FMLA Leave

On May 30, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter addressing whether holidays count against an employee’s FMLA leave entitlement. This compliance update provides further information about the letter.

ACA Reporting: Most Employers Must File Electronically Beginning in 2024

Starting in 2024, the electronic reporting requirements under Sections 6055 and 6056 will be significantly expanded, with only very small reporting entities being able to fulfill their reporting obligations on paper forms. Electronic filing is done using the ACA Information Returns (AIR) Program. This ACA Compliance Bulletin provides detailed information on the electronic reporting process.

Navigate Your Way Through FMLA | Employer Webinar

Attend this month's webinar to learn how to recognize if you are a covered employer, which employees are eligible, and qualifying reasons for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).