On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), into law. In order to assist employees with the cost of health coverage, ARPA includes...more
3/17/2021
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Biden Administration ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Economic Stimulus ,
Employee Benefits ,
Health Insurance ,
Relief Measures ,
Subsidies
There is an increasing trend in legal challenges to an employer’s administration of a wellness program and whether that program violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination...more
8/19/2019
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Abuse of Discretion ,
Affordable Care Act ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
GINA ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Incentives ,
Wellness Programs
On September 24, 2018, the IRS released Notice 2018-71 (the Notice) which provides useful FAQs related to how employers may claim the business tax credit for calendar years 2018 and 2019 for providing paid family and medical...more