On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that contains a new, temporary COBRA subsidy. The ARPA COBRA subsidy requires employers to cover 100% of an employee’s cost of continuing...more
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that contains a new, temporary COBRA subsidy. From April 1, 2021 through September 31, 2021, the ARPA requires employers to cover 100% of...more
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The law contains various provisions that impact employers, including a new COBRA subsidy....more
As many employers are on the way to normalizing their business practices and re-engaging their employees, they should not overlook the many potential pitfalls in the administration of their retirement, health and welfare...more
8/27/2020
/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Benefits ,
Executive Compensation ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Layoffs ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Retirement Plan
There are many more than 10 issues that are of concern to employers in connection with the current crisis. Nevertheless, employers are dealing with certain recurrent matters....more
4/7/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disaster Aid ,
Distribution Rules ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Contributions ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Furloughs ,
Health Insurance ,
Layoffs ,
Premiums
Enacted on Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (H.R. 748, the “CARES Act” or the “Act”) is intended to stimulate the U.S. economy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....more