April 7, 2021
DOL Issued Model Notices to Aid Employers in Their Compliance Obligations Under ARPA’s COBRA Subsidy Provision April 7, 2021 One of the provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a 100% fully subsidized COBRA premium for certain individuals beginning on April 1, 2021 and ending on September 30, 2021(subsidy …
April 6, 2021
CVSA Announces 2021 International Roadcheck Focus May 4 – 6, 2021 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck has been scheduled for May 4-6, 2021. The International Roadcheck is an annual, three-day enforcement initiative that will focus on lighting and hours of service (HOS). The …
April 6, 2021
California Updates COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave Statute April 2, 2021 Beginning on March 29, 2021, Senate Bill 95 (SB 95) required employers to begin providing additional supplemental paid sick leave to employees because of COVID-19. SB 95 is much more robust than its predecessor, AB 1867. It expands the number of employees eligible for …
April 6, 2021
ERISA’s Record Retention Requirements for Health and Welfare Benefit Plans April 1, 2021 Employers often wonder how long they are required to retain certain records relating to their employee health and welfare benefit plans. For plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), these rules are detailed in ERISA §107. …
March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act: Key COBRA, FSA and Tax Provisions Friday, March 12, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. ARPA is the latest COVID relief package intended to deliver a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus aimed at providing financial …
March 3, 2021
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 3 – 7, 2021 Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for more than 30% of fatalities in the construction industry. Those deaths are preventable. …
March 1, 2021
Modifications Announced to COVID-19 Relief for Group Health Plan Deadline Extensions Monday, March 1, 2021 As previously detailed in our Benefits Bulletin in Spring 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued mandatory guidelines aimed at providing extended deadline relief for group health plans subject to the Employee …
February 23, 2021
Insurance Women of San Antonio 2021 Scholarship Award February 24, 2021 The Insurance Women of San Antonio (IWSA), awards scholarships to deserving students majoring in Business or a Business related field every year. The scholarships are meant to assist recipients with tuition and expenses towards the college or university of their choice. The …
February 19, 2021
IRS Clarifies FSA Relief and Provides Flexibility for Health Plan Elections February 19, 2021 On February 18, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 (the Notice) to clarify the application of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) relief provided for under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Tax Act of 2020 (the Act). The Notice …
February 3, 2021
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims in the New Year Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Violations & What They Mean As 2021 begins with the majority of the U.S. working remotely and more of our lives taking place within the digital workplace, we continue to see an increased amount of cybercrime. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has …
