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On May 18, 2021, the IRS issued the COBRA subsidy guidance we’ve all been waiting for. Notice 2021-31 provides guidance on employer tax breaks under the American Rescue Plan Act... Continue Reading

2020 Employer Annual Reporting Canceled! On May 4, 2021, the City of San Francisco waived the employer reporting requirement for the Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and Fair Chance... Continue Reading

Administrators of employee benefits plans that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) are required to provide a summary plan description (SPD) to plan... Continue Reading

As employees embrace the ability to “work from anywhere”, it’s critical to point out a common mistake. Before relocating, it’s essential employees let you know before they make the move.... Continue Reading

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).  The ARPA brings two big benefits changes. 100% COBRA subsidies: from April 1, 2021 through... Continue Reading

On Friday, February 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance regarding the suspension of benefit plan deadlines during the "outbreak period". (See EBSA Disaster Relief Notice... Continue Reading

The public health national emergency has officially been extended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through April 20, 2021. HHS must renew public health... Continue Reading

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-84 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2020, and... Continue Reading

In most companies, the first international new hires are salespeople. Typically, the head of sales comes to HR and says something like, “Hey, we’re going to expand” or “I just hired... Continue Reading