Effective January 15, 2022, group health plans and insurers are required to cover the cost of over-the counter (OTC), at home, COVID-19 tests. The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury have issued FAQs guidance regarding
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Form I-9 Remote Review Extended to April 30, 2022
On December 15, 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a 120-day extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was initially granted on March 20, 2020. The temporary policy allowing employers to inspect Form I-9…
Stay lifted on OSHA mandates for large employers
01.13.22 UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay blocking Biden administration’s vaccine and testing mandate for large employers, while allowing a separate vaccination mandate for employees of healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. Read more here.…
Ransomware Attack on Kronos, Popular Payroll Service
Ultimate Kronos Group, a human resources management business, announced that it has suffered a ransomware attack that has hindered its clients’ ability to process payroll, manage time sheets, and operate their businesses. Scheduling software created for healthcare organizations, financial institutions,…
Prepare for the 2022 ACA Reporting Deadlines
The IRS has now proposed regulations for delivering Affordable Care Act (ACA) 1095-C reporting forms to employees at the start of 2022 and future years. Here are a few insights from the proposed regulations:
30-Day Extension for Furnishing Forms 1095-C.…
Increase in Plan Limits for 2022
The IRS, in Notice 2021-61 has announced increased 401(k) plan limits for 2022. Here is what you need to know:
- 401(k) Deferral Limit is increased to $20,500 from $19,500. Note this increase applies to 403(b) plans as well.
- The Compensation
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President Biden Lifts Country-Specific Travel Bans and Adopts a Global Vaccine-based Policy
On Monday, November 8, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation entitled, “Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel” (the “Proclamation”). The Proclamation revokes prior presidential proclamations that suspended and restricted the entry of noncitizen nonimmigrants from China, Iran, the Schengen…
OSHA and CMS Issue New COVID-19 Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new COVID-19 rules for most employers in the private sector with 100 or more employees. The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Vaccination and Testing became effective on November 5, 2021.…
It’s Time to Update Your Employee Handbook
By Nick Zaino
As some new laws became effective in 2021 and others take effect in 2022, it’s time for employers to update their employee handbooks. This article summarizes some developments that may require new policies or revisions to existing ones.
FMLA Policy:…
Vaccine Incentives and Surcharges in Health Plans: The HIPAA Police Weigh In
Premium discounts and surcharges on employee contributions to employer-sponsored health plans based on COVID-19 vaccination status has become a hot topic. On October 4, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury issued FAQs regarding the application…