On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a webinar in which EEOC staff answered employer questions about how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and… Read more >
April 3, 2020 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
Last week, the DOL issued guidance for employers and employees on implementing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). And it seems the DOL has been very busy, because the… Read more >
March 31, 2020 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Paid Leave 0 Read more >
The third law aimed at providing relief to those affected by the coronavirus was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security… Read more >
March 30, 2020 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Health Care 0 Read more >
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020, expanded paid leave for all government employers and private-sector employers with fewer than 500 workers. The… Read more >
March 26, 2020 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Paid Leave 2 Read more >
Do your coronavirus policies and practices comply with federal laws covering the workplace and employee benefits? During their March 18 webcast, “Coronavirus in the Workplace: U.S. Regulatory Considerations,” Carrie B…. Read more >
March 20, 2020 Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, FMLA, Human Resources (HR) 0 Read more >
If you’ve ever gotten a letter from the Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration asking for more information about your benefit or retirement plan, you may have felt… Read more >
November 13, 2019 Compliance, DOL, Employee Benefits 0 Read more >
Trustees attending the 65th Annual Employee Benefits Conference in San Diego later this month have a lot to keep track of—all the important sessions you’ve selected, networking with other trustees… Read more >
October 1, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer 0 Read more >
As awareness rises and stigma decreases, society is focusing on the urgency and importance of treating mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Does your employer-sponsored health plan comply with… Read more >
May 15, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Mental Health 0 Read more >
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, better known as COBRA, became law on April 7, 1986. The law provides for continuation of health coverage from an employer-sponsored group health… Read more >
February 13, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Health Care 3 Read more >
Happy 2019, Word on Benefits readers! We’ve got some great resources to help you get ready for the year ahead. Check them out below! Employee Benefits Desktop Wallpaper First the… Read more >
January 17, 2019 Compliance, Employee Benefits 0 Read more >