The countdown clock is running. The stadium lights are on, and the clock is ticking toward extra time. Plan sponsors must amend many qualified retirement plans by December 31, 2026. Just like in a World Cup knockout match, waiting invites
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) issued a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how employers offer fertility benefits. The proposal would give employers another pathway to offer fertility benefits without embedding those benefits directly
In April 2026, the IRS released updated FAQ (FS-2026-10) that supersedes the prior 2024 FAQ (FS-2024-22) addressing Section 127 educational assistance programs. While the core statutory framework remains largely unchanged, the updated guidance reflects both amendments made by the One
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a HIPAA enforcement action against an employer-sponsored group health plan. The action resulted in a payment to HHS of $245,000 and a two-year corrective
Each April, National Employee Benefits Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the rapidly shifting landscape of employer‑sponsored benefits.
From implementing new tax laws, a flurry of executive orders with implications for both retirement and welfare plans, updated agency
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To expand access to retirement savings, New York now requires certain private-sector employers that do not sponsor a retirement plan to either:
As employers begin 2026, a new wave of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation is emerging involving voluntary products that serves as an important reminder that accurate Form 5500 reporting, fiduciary best practices, and good governance procedures are important
HIPAA compliance requirements continue to evolve, and recent court decisions have understandably drawn significant attention.
Last summer, we examined these developments in our Workplace Privacy Report article, analyzing how a Texas federal district court decision affected the HIPAA Reproductive
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A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act created “Trump Accounts,” a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for children. Starting in 2026, a Trump Account may be opened for any child who is a U.S. citizen,
