The American Rescue Plan Act (the “Relief Act”) expands dependent care assistance tax credits to 50% from 35% and increases the dollar limitation. While this is an individual income tax question, employers offering dependent...more
Extension of Credit for Paid Leave Provided When There Is No State or Local Law Mandating Such Paid Leave The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) amended many provisions. It amended the employer credit under...more
1/11/2021
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Employee Retention ,
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Payroll Tax Relief Under CARES Act, FFCRA, and Executive Order -
While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act permitted employers to defer depositing the portion of the FICA taxes the employer pays...more
8/12/2020
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Affordable Care Act ,
Benefit Plan Sponsors ,
CARES Act ,
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate ,
Defined Benefit Plans ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Contributions ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employment Tax ,
Executive Orders ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
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IRA Rollovers ,
IRS ,
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Pension Funds ,
Pensions ,
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Safe Harbors ,
Sick Leave ,
Tax Relief ,
Wage and Hour
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief And Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act both made changes to required minimum distribution rules. The SECURE Act changes the age...more
6/26/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Employer Group Health Plans ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
New Guidance ,
Public Health ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Retirement ,
Retirement Funds ,
Retirement Plan ,
SECURE Act ,
Self-Insured Health Plans ,
Wellness Programs
Jackson Walker posted its update to FAQs on employment issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The JW updates reflect recent Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and guidelines for employer compliance with the...more
4/13/2020
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
EFMLA ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
EPSLA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
IRS ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Health ,
Sick Leave ,
Tax Credits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) passed the Senate and House and was signed into law. In addition to spending $2 trillion to support individuals and...more
3/31/2020
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CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retention ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Executive Compensation ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
HDHP ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
HIPAA Privacy Rule ,
Medical Testing ,
Pensions ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Retirement Plan ,
Student Loans ,
Tax Credits
More Relief Provided Late on Friday -
On March 20, 2020, a joint news release issued by the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Treasury Department, and the U.S. Department of Labor announced regulations to be issued this...more
3/23/2020
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403(b) Plans ,
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Disaster Preparedness ,
Employee Assistance Programs ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
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Medicare ,
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Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
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Qualified Disaster Relief Payments ,
Sick Pay ,
Social Security ,
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U.S. Treasury