2020 Q3 Regulatory Round-Up 

The legal and regulatory response to COVID-19 continued to modify the compliance landscape for employers throughout the third quarter of 2020, including new requirements and options for employer-sponsored health and retirement plans.  Read on to learn more about some of the recent changes. Check back for the latest regulatory response and news.

For a complete overview of the legal and regulatory changes that took place during Q2 of 2020, read the 2020 Q2 Regulatory Round-Up.

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September 2020

1. DOL Responds to District Court’s Decision Invalidating Portions of FFCRA’s Regulations with Updated Temporary Rule HR
2. COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers HR BENEFITS
3. Update: President Issues a Series of Executive Orders on Healthcare HR
4. What Are Your Requirements for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage? HR
5. Final CCPA Regulations Approved and Effective Immediately HR
6. Employee Payroll Tax Deferral HR
7. What Are Your Requirements for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage? HR
8. Update: President Issues a Series of Executive Orders on Healthcare HR
9. Q3 2020 Legislative and Regulatory Update HR

August 2020

1. IRS Says Employees Can Donate Leave for COVID-19 COVID-19 HR
2. The Future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) BENEFITS
3. MA Paid Family & Medical Leave Private Plan Exemption – September 30 HR
4. MA Travel Order Effective August 1 COVID-19 HR
5. FFCRA Updates COVID-19 HR
6. NY Federal Court Ruling Invalidates Portions of FFCRA COVID-19 HR
7. DOL’s FMLA Clarifications and Submission Guidelines HR
8. Executive Orders Impacting Healthcare BENEFITS COVID-19 HR

July 2020

1. SCOTUS Rules In Favor of Contraceptive Challenge BENEFITS
2. California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) Enforcement BENEFITS HR
3. Local Government Plans and COVID-19 Mandates? BENEFITS HR COVID-19
4. New Proposed Rule Simplifying Grandfathered Health Plans BENEFITS
5. COVID-19 Furloughs, Layoffs & Leaves BENEFITS HR COVID-19
6. Guidance for Employers on Handling Insurance Plan Distributions BENEFITS COVID-19

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