Compliance ✔- Outbreak Period Relief for Benefit Plan Deadlines Ending
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Notice 2021-01 to announce the end of COVID-19 relief provided under Notice 2020-01. As a reminder, Notice 2020-01 and a final rule gave individuals additional time during the Outbreak Period to: request a HIPAA special enrollment...
Alabama Law Offers Some Immunity Against COVID-19 Lawsuits
Alabama Act No. 2021-4 was recently signed into law by Governor Ivey. The law provides limited immunity against civil lawsuits for covered entities, and individuals associated with a covered entity, for certain damages related to the COVID–19 pandemic. The law does...
Compliance ✔- Cafeteria Plan: FSA Clarifications and Additional COVID Relief
The IRS continues to provide COVID-19 relief and clarifications of prior-issued relief as they apply to cafeteria plans. As a reminder, an employer may implement any/all of the relief provisions applicable to their cafeteria plan but is not required to. Most recently,...
DOL Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19
On January 29th, the Department of Labor issued a News Release regarding workplace guidance on COVID-19. Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe place and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious...