The new release of the interim final rules for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) confirms its immediate implementation. Unlike other federal regulations that take effect 30 to 60 days after…
4.03.2020
Annette Bechtold
Better Benefits, Compliance Confidence
2 min read
COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: CARES ACT Top Ten: Your FAQs Answered
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce…
4.01.2020
Compliance Confidence
19 min read
An Employer’s Guide to Understanding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the largest stimulus bill in history. This $2 trillion bill provides incentives and support to help retain the American workforce, assist…
3.30.2020
Better Benefits, Compliance Confidence
1 min read
COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: Stimulus Bill and Families First Act
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce…
3.26.2020
Compliance Confidence
8 min read
The Department of Labor Releases Clarification on Employee Paid Leave Rights - Updated
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) (Updated as of 3/24) The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the department responsible for administering the new law’s paid leave,…
3.25.2020
Better Benefits, Lower Costs
1 min read
COVID-19 Employer Advisory Session: For Employers Impacted by Employee Revenue Reductions
As the workforce responds to the evolving coronavirus pandemic, organizations must understand and plan for the impact by adopting policies and programs to mitigate repercussions while proactively managing their workforce…
3.24.2020
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, many states are mandating an extension of the open enrollment period for individual health care coverage. Uninsured individuals may now have an opportunity to…
3.23.2020
Compliance Confidence, News
10 min read
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) Signed Into Law
It did not take the House long on to introduce (March 11, 2020) and pass (March 14, 2020) the bill expanding assistance to individuals, communities and programs for coronavirus-related needs.…
3.19.2020
Better Benefits, Compliance Confidence
1 min read
Coronavirus Advisory Session: How Can Employers Manage This Fast-Changing Situation?
As more businesses feel the effects and plan for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative for organizations to proactively manage their workforce and respond to the outbreak and…
3.18.2020
Compliance Confidence, Healthy People
9 min read
Coronavirus: Prevention and Compliance Considerations for Employers
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated…
3.09.2020
Compliance Confidence
1 min read
The Future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Ongoing Developments in the Constitutionality Challenge
The previous article in this series describes the ongoing challenge to the ACA’s individual mandate. While the Supreme Court took a pass on hearing the case early, this week, they…
3.08.2020