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DOL Updates Guidance on Pension and Health & Welfare Plan Cybersecurity Best Practices

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued 3 documents outlining guidance on cybersecurity practices for benefits plans, which we discussed in a blog post at the time. The DOL recently issued revised versions of the...more

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Final Warning: Distributions to Beneficiaries Must Begin in 2025

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The retirement plan industry has been wrestling with the changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) provisions made by the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0. One issue in particular has caused considerable confusion....more

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Pensions: DC trustee agenda update - October 2023

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on your next...more

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Pension Superfunds Return to the De-Risking Menu

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The UK government has signalled the importance of introducing a permanent superfund regulatory regime. After the excitement around Clara-Pensions’ approval as a “superfund”, or pension consolidator, in late 2021, the...more

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Pensions: what's new this week - 14 August 2023

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Welcome to your weekly update from the Allen & Overy Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. This week we cover topics including: TPR updates DB...more

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Washington State Releases Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements

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In April 2022, we wrote about the upcoming amendments to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). The EPOA amendments require most employers who engage in business in Washington state to include pay ranges and...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates – What You Need to Know

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) has issued a series of updates concerning Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MAPFML”). These updates reflect the latest changes made to...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: February 2022 Update

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) continues to issue, update, and consolidate guidance on the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML). Here is a summary of additional guidance...more

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New IRS Guidance for Tax-Qualified Pension Plans with Rehired Retirees Due to COVID-19

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently updated its guidance for retiree distributions under a defined benefit plan. Specifically, the new IRS guidance addresses rehires following a bona fide retirement due to COVID-19. ...more

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Health Plan Surcharge for Unvaccinated Employees: New Guidance Provides a Roadmap

Employers that are considering imposing health plan premium surcharges to encourage their employees to get vaccinated have clearer guidance on how to do so without running afoul of the nondiscrimination rules under the Health...more

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Updated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Audit Guide

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In June the Internal Revenue Service released an updated Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Audit Technique Guide. This updated Guide replaces the initial Guide published in 2015. While it is too early to say whether the...more

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DOL Guidance on Applying One-Year Limit to COVID-19 Outbreak Period Extensions

In EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a critical interpretation of prior guidance that extended certain deadlines for employee benefit plans, participants, and beneficiaries due to...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law – January 2021 Update for Employers

Happy New Year! While many of us are thrilled to see 2020 in the rear view, 2021 ushers in a huge challenge for Massachusetts employers – the beginning of benefits and Job protections under the Massachusetts Paid Family and...more

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BCLP Benefits Q3 2020 Newsletter: IRS, DOL, and PBGC Guidance

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In this edition of our newsletter, we have summarized key third quarter guidance from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Department of Labor ("DOL"), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC"). As we look back on...more

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IRS and PBGC Guidance on Single-Employer Defined Benefit Funding Relief Under The CARES Act

On July 31, the IRS issued Notice 2020-61 (the “Notice”) to provide guidance related to the special funding rules applicable to single-employer defined benefit pension plans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...more

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BCLP Benefits Mid-Year 2020 Newsletter: Q2 2020 COVID-19 and Additional Regulatory Guidance

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In the second quarter of 2020, we have seen employers faced with continued challenges as they manage the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses and begin the process of returning to normal operations. The flurry...more

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Recent Guidance Regarding Employee Benefit Plans

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There has been a recent flurry of regulatory guidance issued affecting employee benefit plans. Most of the guidance addresses challenges specifically created by the COVID-19 pandemic, while other guidance is applicable...more

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The House’s Legislative Response to Administration’s Return to Work Guidelines

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Over the weekend, Congressman Jeremy Raskin (D-MD), appeared on NBC News to introduce H.R. 6525, the Reopen America Act of 2020. Congressman Raskin’s office released an attendant press release stating that the measure is...more

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Massachusetts Issues Guidance On Insured Private Paid Family And Medical Leave Plans

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On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) published important guidance from the Division of Insurance (DOI) for employers opting out of the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Third Installment of Q&As on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) issued a third installment of new Q&As regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act”) on March 28, 2020. Foley’s Coronavirus Task Force...more

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DOL and Treasury update guidance agendas for employee benefits (Spring 2019) 

The principal regulators of US employee benefits have recently published updates to their guidance plans for the coming months. On May 22, 2019, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda,...more

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DOL and Treasury update guidance agendas for employee benefits (fall 2018)

The principal regulators of US employee benefits have recently published updates to their guidance plans for the coming months. ..On October 18, 2018, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published its Semi-Annual Regulatory...more

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IRS Updates Guidance on Paid Family Leave Tax Credit

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On September 24, 2018, the IRS issued updated guidance in Notice 2018-71 (the Notice) on Internal Revenue Code section 45S, the business tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave (the Credit). ...more

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Treasury Announces 2016-2017 Regulatory Agenda for Employee Benefits

The principal regulators of U.S. employee benefits have recently published updates to their guidance plans for the coming months. ..On August 15, 2016, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service...more

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IRS Provides Updated Guidance on Electronic Filing of ACA Information Returns

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As 2016 approaches, the IRS is issuing more detailed guidance on how employers will need to comply with the upcoming ACA information reporting requirements. As a reminder, the ACA information reporting rules require employers...more

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