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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…

ACA 6055 & 6056 Reporting for COBRA & HRA Participants
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes demanding information reporting…

Another day... Another Compliance Requirement
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added to the already overwhelming…

ACA Reporting – Do you need to include individuals on your plan who are covered under COBRA?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to consider…

Take the Pain Out of Restaurant Payroll
Restaurant payroll and tip reporting are complex. There are numerous…

Seasonal Workers and the ACA Shared Responsibility Penalty
If your organization employs seasonal workers or part-timers…

IRS has issued final 2015 forms for 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C
IRS has issued final 2015 forms for 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C and…

Good News for Employers Who Sponsor HRAs!
Final ACA Instructions Provide Reporting Relief to HRAs Integrated…

ACA Reporting and HRAs
September 18, 2015
Yesterday, the IRS released final instructions for…

Court Dismisses Tribe's Case Seeking Exemption from ACA Penalties
The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming…

Are You Getting the Most out of Your Flexible Spending Account?
As a tax-advantaged employee benefits plan, an FSA can save consumers…

IRS Issues Draft Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for 2015
August 9, 2015
On August 6, 2015, IRS released draft instructions…

HRAs are still alive!
On September 13, 2013, The Department of Treasury (IRS) and…

Reasons employees file FMLA-related complaints
Being terminated for taking job-protected leave was the No. 1…

Don't Become the Victim of an FMLA Lawsuit
FMLA Lawsuits can be a nightmare. We have seen a growing number…

Proposed DOL Rule May Make Millions More Eligible for Overtime Pay
In his 2015 State of the Union Address last January, President…

Recent Supreme Court Cases That May Affect Your Business
As the U.S. Supreme Court adjourns for its summer recess, the…

Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 Increases Penalties for ACA Reporting
A reporting entity that fails to comply with the Code § 6055…

Do you know if your company is subject to the new ACA reporting requirements?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) impacts nearly every business and…

Health Coverage: New IRS Guidance on Forms 1094 and 1095
The IRS has provided both new and updated Q&A guidance on…

Supreme Court Rules against Employer in Religious Discrimination Case
In a case decided on June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that…
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