Jenny Gartman, CEBS, Author at Word on Benefits

COVID-19: How to Handle Confidentiality of Medical Information Under ADA

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

03 Apr 202003 Apr 2020

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 still be compliant with federal employment nondiscrimination laws—including questions on handling confidentiality […]

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Coronavirus and International Business Travel

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

12 Mar 202001 Apr 2020

Making sure employees and their families stay healthy and safe includes acknowledging the anxiety and stress that comes with travel, explained Dr. Amit Arwindekar, North American Medical Director at United HealthCare Global, in the March 11 webcast Coronavirus and International Business Travel: […]

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The Questions You Need to Ask Before Retiring

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

14 Jan 202014 Jan 2020

Many people plan their vacations with more detail than their retirement. But deciding to retire without planning can put a successful transition and a satisfying retirement at risk. Start your planning early! Detailed planning for retirement should begin five to ten years […]

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New Developments in Parental Leave

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

09 Jan 202008 Jan 2020

Paid parental leave has been a hot topic over the last several years as a growing number of employers have added or enhanced their parental leave benefits. The topic made headlines again last month when the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal […]

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Yes, Employers Still Need to File Forms 1094 and 1095

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

16 Dec 201907 Jan 2020

We’ve heard some employers are confused about whether ACA reporting is required in 2020 for health coverage in the 2019 calendar year. Here’s a reminder that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still law and employers must comply with its provisions, including […]

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Proposed Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

26 Nov 201902 Dec 2019

On November 20, 2019, Senators Chuck Grassley and Lamar Alexander released the Multiemployer Pension Recapitalization and Reform Plan proposal. The proposal was released in the form of a white paper and a technical explanation and has not been introduced as a legislative […]

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Update on the Butch Lewis Act

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

26 Jul 201902 Dec 2019

Earlier this year I updated you on some things I was watching regarding multiemployer pension reform, and since there has been some recent action on the Butch Lewis Act I thought it was time for an update. Here’s what you need to […]

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Between Paychecks: Same-Day Pay Apps

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

11 Jul 201910 Jul 2019

In my role monitoring employee benefits in the news, I consistently see financial security concerns in the headlines. The Federal Reserve Board reports that 40% of people can’t cover a $400 unexpected expense. Seventy-eight percent of people are living paycheck to paycheck, […]

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Multiemployer Pension Reform Update

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

23 Apr 201926 Jul 2019

Wondering about the latest multiemployer pension reform updates? You can always check the International Foundation Multiemployer Pension Reform Act (MPRA) page for updates, but here are four things I have on my radar—including the very latest on the Butch Lewis Act. 1. […]

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Checklist to File ACA Application for TCC

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

13 Mar 201912 Mar 2019

Affordable Care Act (ACA) required reporting is right around the corner. In order to e-file ACA information returns with the IRS, you need to obtain a Transmitter Control Code (TCC). Gather and check off the items you need to complete required fields on […]