Legal Update: On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I‑9, also known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Employers are required to use this form to verify that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can begin using the new form Aug. 1, 2023.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in June 2023.
Several key deadlines that affect employer-sponsored health plans were extended during an “Outbreak Period” associated with the COVID-19 National Emergency. These extensions are now coming to an end.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in May 2023.
Updates on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered several federal emergencies, but two of them directly impacted group health plans: the Public Health Emergency and the National Emergency.
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can be downloaded or printed for your benefit and ease. Learn about how self & level funded plan sponsors must submit their PCORI fee by July 31 each year.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has created compliance challenges across the country for businesses – but they often stem from the fact that businesses are confused about some of the law’s basic principles. This series of Frequently Asked Questions, prepared by the GBS + Leavitt Group’s preferred partner for employment law, Fisher Phillips, will clear up some of that confusion.
It depends. Employers that sponsor group health plans and have employees who are Medicare-eligible may be interested in reimbursing their employees’ Medicare premiums…
This article contains a brief outline of criteria used to determine whether your business is subject to the CCPA.
Calling alldoing business with/employing California residents: California privacy rule soon to see enforcement & new regulations. Proposed CCPA regulations set to take effect as soon as April, the time to get into compliance is now.
What do businesses working towards CCPA compliance need to know about the agency’s most recent votes – and what should you do?
Each year, federal regulators announce various cost of living adjustments (COLAs) affecting tax, employee benefits dollar amounts and penalties for the upcoming calendar year.
On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced plans to end – on May 11, 2023 – two COVID related emergencies. This article explores the impact this has on group health plans.
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically.