5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefit Costs in 2021
Health benefits costs are almost certainly going to rise in 2021. They’ve been trending upward for years—over 50% in the last decade, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation—and the current …
Cybercrime and Benefits Plans
According to recent estimates from the University of Maryland, there is a cyberattack every 39 seconds. Data breaches and cyberattacks are daily headlines—and employee benefits plans are no exception to …
Recognizing & Responding to Employee Requests for ADA Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, except …
IRS Offers Guidance on COVID-19 Employee Leave-sharing Plans
In recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQs), the IRS said employers may set up leave-sharing plans under IRS Notice 2006-59 to benefit employees adversely affected by COVID-19. HIGHLIGHTS Qualified Leave-sharing …
DOL Issues New FAQs on FFCRA Leave and Return to School
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) about whether employees qualify for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in different …