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3 Common Issues When Employees Relocate without Notifying Their Employer First
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. If they move first, then notify you,...
Dependent Care FSA Increase and 100% COBRA Subsidies Passed by Congress
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 September 30, 2021 for individuals and family member...
Government Clarifies End of Benefit Plan Deadlines Due to COVID-19
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 2021-01). This new guidance was necessary...
U.S. Public Health Emergency Officially Extended
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 emergencies every 90 days. The Implication for Gro...
Top 10 Remote Employee Perks & Resources
Remote work during a pandemic is an unprecedented situation. As employers extend their work from home plans through the end of 2020 (or beyond), HR teams are seeking ways to support their new remote workforce above and beyond health care, EAPs, ...
Finding Funds For Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives
As HR professionals lean in and lead their people through a time of racial reckoning on top of a global pandemic, the urgency for securing funds for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), anti-racist programs, and mental health initiativ...
7 Strategies to Reduce Employer Health Plan Costs—Despite a Pandemic
What I’m about to share is probably not what you would expect. In a pandemic year, you could very well get a favorable (or even negative) health plan renewal rate. Especially if you’re a tech employer. Seems incredulous, on the surface...
Before a RIF, factor in small vs large group health plan costs
If you’re contemplating a reduction in force (RIF) to cut your operational costs, it’s critical to avoid this all-too-common mistake. Large vs Small Group Health Plan Costs If the RIF will drop you down from large group to small gro...
Unintended Consequences of Employer COBRA Subsidies
Last week, benefits compliance attorney Marilyn Monahan presented a webinar on “COBRA in the time of COVID-19.” And one topic came up that deserves more attention regarding employer COBRA subsidies. Layoffs, unfortunately, have become...
These Carriers are Waiving COVID-19 Treatment Costs
Health insurance carriers are already covering COVID-19 tests, and many are covering telehealth costs associated with COVID-19 screening. These carriers have recently announced they're waiving coronavirus treatment costs. Aetna Waives Coronavi...
Leave Laws & COVID-19
Today, I reached out to compliance and benefits attorney, Marilyn Monahan, to ask how COVID-19 might interact with leave laws. I’m sharing what I learned with the broader community. Employers should review their sick leave policies to determ...
