We have been monitoring an increase in litigation relating to COBRA election notices in recent months. The plaintiffs in these cases allege that COBRA election notices are deficient, and as a result, the plaintiffs, on a...more
Many employers are venturing into uncharted waters as significant numbers of employees are being rehired or returning from extended leaves of absence (e.g., furloughed employees). In this environment, it can be easy to...more
In the midst of everything going on, we wanted to point out a few “under the radar” implications of IRS Notice 2020-23. The Notice, issued on April 9th, provides that tax-related deadlines that fall between April 1, 2020 and...more
Hardship Distributions. It is becoming clearer that COVID-19 may present serious financial difficulties for individuals and employees. Employers and plan administrators should expect to receive inquiries from participants...more
Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19. Colorado has become the latest state to instruct insured health plans to cover COVID-19 testing and benefits (such as office visits) at no cost to the member...more