State and Local Coronavirus Leaves
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance about employee … Read More >
Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Authorized for Ages 12-15
On Monday, May 10, 2021, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced they are amending the emergency use authorization (EUA) … Read More >
All Three Local Paid Leave Laws In Texas Struck Down
Following the Texas Supreme Court’s refusal on June 5, 2020, to review a temporary injunction against a paid sick leave … Read More >
Office of Civil Rights Now Including Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
On May 10, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that effective immediately, the Office for Civil … Read More >
IRS Relief on Employment Tax Deposits Reduced for CAA and ARPA Credits
In IRS Notice 2021-24, the Treasury Department and IRS have announced relief for employers that reduce their payroll tax deposits … Read More >
IRS Relaxes Taxation of Daycare FSA Enhancements
The American Rescue Plan Act increased the calendar year 2021 income exclusion limit for daycare FSA reimbursements from the usual … Read More >
HSA Indexing for 2022
Today the IRS released 2022 indexing for health savings accounts (HSAs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs). The HSA … Read More >
BCBS Antitrust Settlement
In October 2020, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the BCBS companies reached a $2.67 billion settlement to … Read More >
HHS Final Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022
Federal regulators have announced publication of final 2022 indexing for several Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements, summarized in this fact … Read More >
Independent Contractor Final Rule Withdrawn
On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will officially withdraw the Independent Contractor final rule. … Read More >