As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, employers are increasingly struggling to determine whether they should implement a vaccine policy and, if so, whether they will require or strongly recommend that their...more
Employers should be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently revised its quarantine guidelines for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 through “close contact.” A person has been in “close...more
Employers should be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) recently revised its quarantine guidelines for people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. According to the CDC, quarantine helps...more
Connecticut employers have been given more power to avoid business disruption when employees travel to COVID-19 “hot spots.” On September 15, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 9B containing revised protocols...more
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced revised regulations significantly narrowing the definition of “health care provider” under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). ...more
9/17/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Food Service Workers ,
Health Care Providers ,
Intermittent Leave ,
Labor Regulations ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Sick Leave ,
Wage and Hour
On July 21, 2020, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order 7III, strengthening the travel advisory he issued on June 24. The new order modifies the advisory to require (rather than merely recommend) travelers who enter...more
7/27/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Quarantine ,
Sick Employees ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Traveling Employee
As most employers know firsthand, the host of complicated rules and regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges in recent months. ...more
While most organizations have been heavily focused on COVID-19, the clock is still ticking on major changes for 401(k) plans set to take effect at the end of 2020. In December 2019 the Setting Every Community Up for...more
As if COVID-19 had not already caused enough headaches for employers, its latest painful consequence might be its impact on your employees’ summer vacations. Last week, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7BBB,...more
As more businesses begin to reopen, one of the most common issues facing employers is how to manage employees who refuse to return to work. Bringing employees back to work has proven challenging for employers who are...more
On May 20, 2020, Connecticut businesses in certain sectors of the economy were permitted to reopen pursuant to Phase One of the state’s reopening plan. To prepare for a safe reopening, the state released Sector Rules...more
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued new guidance advising employers of a significant change in recording requirements when employees contract COVID-19. ...more
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently released guidance reminding employers about three new refundable tax credits that may be available to businesses impacted by COVID-19. ...more
On May 7, 2020, the United States Department of Labor added questions 89-93 to its list of FAQs about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which provide guidance to employers and employees alike about the...more
As the country moves towards reopening, many employers are concerned about the issues raised by returning employees to working on-site. Even before employees set foot on the premises, employers should begin communicating with...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought a series of profound changes to the American workplace, including the fact that the life-threatening virus has now been added to the list of recordable illnesses for covered employers under...more
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc around the world, the economic impact of the pandemic is forcing employers to make difficult but necessary decisions to reduce pay or hours or to lay off or furlough employees....more
The COVID-19 crisis has already forced many companies to lay off employees, and others will be doing so in the days and weeks ahead. Those companies must consider whether compliance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining...more
New legislation impacting retirement plans and their participants was signed into law by President Trump on December 20, 2019. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the “SECURE Act”) is one of the...more
2/3/2020
/ 401k ,
403(b) Plans ,
457(b) Plans ,
Beneficiary Designations ,
Benefit Plan Sponsors ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Retirement ,
Retirement Plan ,
Safe Harbors ,
SECURE Act ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Rates
The Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration have announced the cost of living adjustments (COLA) applicable to dollar limitations for retirement plans and the Social Security wage base for 2020. Many...more
12/19/2019
/ 401k ,
403(b) Plans ,
457(b) Plans ,
Contribution Limits ,
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) ,
Defined Benefit Plans ,
Employee Benefits ,
FICA Taxes ,
Highly Compensated Employees ,
IRS ,
Popular ,
Qualified Benefit Plans ,
Qualified Retirement Plans ,
Retirement Plan ,
Social Security ,
Tax Planning
- Create a Plan Document...
- Do not rely solely on special acts, ordinances, or collective bargaining agreements...
- Reflect collectively bargained provisions...
- Update contemporaneously to reflect changes in...more
12/4/2019
/ Best Practices ,
Claim Procedures ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Employee Benefits ,
Municipalities ,
Pensions ,
Plan Documents ,
Public Employees ,
Public Employers ,
Retirement Plan ,
State and Local Government