Employers navigating the complexities of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ("MHPAEA") may find themselves questioning the true impact of the federal government's recently issued nonenforcement policy. This...more
Do you have any San Francisco-based employees? If so, you may be subject to the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance ("SFHCSO"), a complex set of rules requiring certain minimum employer contributions toward San...more
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance ("SFHCSO") requires Covered Employers to make certain minimum Health Care Expenditures on a quarterly basis for their Covered Employees. Those employers should take note of the...more
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, thereby holding that the U.S. Constitution does not expressly or implicitly protect...more
On January 7, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed new rules regarding how employers can provide incentives to employees to participate in wellness programs without violating the law. The key is...more
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law an additional COVID-19 relief bill, attached to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and intended to provide economic assistance to Americans impacted by COVID-19,...more
Employers subject to the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) should take action to update their COBRA notices, election forms, and procedures as a result of recent regulatory and litigation...more
On May 12, 2020, the IRS issued new guidance, IRS Notice 2020-29 and IRS Notice 2020-33, which temporarily provides greater flexibility to individuals participating in a cafeteria plan, health flexible spending arrangement...more
This advisory summarizes key provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) applying to employee benefit plans. We provide a summary of key items and more detailed FAQs relating to...more
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