Employers who sponsor group health plans will be interested in new guidance released last week by the DOL, IRS and HHS in the form of five COVID-19 related FAQs. Two of the FAQs address group health plan coverage requirements...more
In times of economic uncertainty, employers who typically make 401(k) matching or profit-sharing contributions often choose to reduce or suspend those contributions to conserve cash and save jobs. Figuring out whether and...more
Employers should be sure they are ready to comply with the fast-approaching deadlines for reporting 2014 incentive stock option (ISO) exercises and certain employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) transfers under Section 6039 of...more
The Affordable Care Act and subsequent guidance require all employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide notice of health care coverage options available through a health care exchange to all current employees...more
With rebounding stock prices and significant tax uncertainty in 2012, many employers saw optionees elect to exercise in-the-money stock options last year. For some, especially smaller employers and/or private companies, these...more