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Renewal Considerations

Potential Liability Exposures Due to COVID-19-Related Extensions Employees have an extended timeframe to, in part, elect COBRA, make COBRA payments, add dependents, and appeal denials of benefits. As the timeframe may extend beyond the current plan year, in some cases with coverage going into effect retroactively for many months, there are concerns about what gaps […]

District Court Blocks Enforcement of HHS Final Rule on ACA Section 1557

On August 17, 2020, a U.S. district court decided in the case of Walker v. Azar to block enforcement of final regulations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) relating to section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, to the extent that the regulations fail to define sex discrimination as including discrimination […]

DOL Provides Guidance Regarding FFCRA and SCA/DBRA Interaction

On August 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published two FAQs for employers that have a service contract with the federal government covered by the Service Contract Act (“SCA”) or a federal construction contract covered by the Davis-Bacon and related Acts (“DBRA”). The FAQs help explain when fringe benefits must […]

FFCRA Paid Leave Regulations Partially Invalidated by District Court

On August 3, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York invalidated four separate provisions in temporary regulations previously issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) regarding emergency paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). It appears the Court’s decision may apply with respect to certain counties […]

6 Advantages of a PEO during COVID-19

Don’t Get Sued What are your liabilities and what written policies do you need so you don’t get sued… Examples of this – Furloughs and COBRA, Paid Sick Leave eligibility and additional tax credit entitlement? What Notices need to go out so you don’t get sued – e.g. conversion of group life insurance and 10 others we […]

EEOC Antibody Testing Guidance

The Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) are cautioning employers from using antibody testing as part of a return to work strategy. This guidance is based on information known to date and could be revised in the future should antibody testing become more reliable. For now, antibody testing should […]

Labor Laws for Remote Employees

Due to COVID-19 remote work or work from home jobs have become increasingly more common. While this is an uncertain time for more employers managing a team that works remotely can save money and increase productivity. If you can manage your remote team effectively. But staying compliant can be especially tough when hiring remote employees. States have different […]

Should You Hire an HR Manager?

As your company grows you start to question if you should hire an HR Manager. Or, do you not need one? When to hire an HR Manager? It’s best to have a strong HR presence early that way you can build a company mission, vision, values, culture and vital HR foundation. This allows the success of your […]

Ergonomics in the Workplace

Ergonomics is the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. Ergonomics in the workplace can undoubtedly impact employee performance and overall wellness. If we make it a priority to curate a workspace to fit someone’s personal needs, they are then empowered to work not only comfortably but productively too. If the work environment is […]

Closer Look at 1099-MISC Form

What Is a 1099-MISC Form? A 1099-MISC form is used to report miscellaneous income (sometimes called “non-employee income”) to the IRS. It is an annual wage report form, meaning that it reports the annual income of an employee. The 1099-MISC form shows the amount an employer-paid to and employee during that business year. It is unusual […]

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