NYS Notice: Small Group Blanket Comprehensive Health Insurance Policies

April 21, 2020

Notice for Individual, Small Group and Student Blanket Comprehensive Health Insurance Policies Dear Policyholder, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent... Read more »

Tax Credits Under FFCRA: Qualified Leave Wages & Health Plan Expenses

April 13, 2020

This content was last reviewed on April 14, 2020. Employers who are uncertain about how to calculate their qualified health plan expenses and qualified leave wages should consult with their legal... Read more »

Legal Alert: Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

April 1, 2020

On March 27, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act comes as a continued response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic... Read more »

Legal Alert: How Does FMLA and EFMLEA Apply to Leaves?

March 31, 2020

This alert was revised on April 10, 2020. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released several updates to their Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions and Answers. Clarification was... Read more »

Legal Alert: What Employers are Subject to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

March 31, 2020

Updated 04/01/20 Which Employers Are Subject To The Act? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. That law includes the new Emergency Paid Sick... Read more »

Legal Alert: FFCRA Employee Notice

March 26, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) released the notice that employers are required to post in their workplaces in relation to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A copy of the notice... Read more »

Legal Alert: Collecting Premiums During Employee’s Leave of Absence

March 23, 2020

This article was last review on April 10, 2020. When an employee takes an unpaid leave of absence, the question arises on how an employer should collect benefit premium payments to continue... Read more »

Legal Alert: Notice Requirements When Making Health Plan Design Changes

March 21, 2020

This alert was updated on 04/16/20. As employers work to stay financially solvent during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking to change their health plan designs in order to ensure... Read more »

COVID-19 and DCAPs, FSAs, and Transit Benefit Concerns

March 20, 2020

This alert was updated on 5/13/2020. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are dealing with how to handle employees requesting to make changes to their Section 125 or Cafeteria Plan... Read more »

Congress Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 19, 2020

On March 18, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA is a bipartisan effort to help employers and individuals alike in... Read more »