On Friday, March 27, President Trump signed into law an updated version of a congressional response to the COVID-19 pandemic, entitled the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Act”). The Act includes...more
The current COVID-19 public health crisis raises important issues in connection with 401(k) retirement plans that plan sponsored need to consider carefully. Below, we have outlined some of the issues that might arise from the...more
As the end of the year approaches, employers should be aware of important year-end deadlines and considerations related to their retirement and health and welfare plans. We have compiled a list of these deadlines and provide...more
Beginning February 1, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stopped accepting applications for determination letters for individually designed plans, other than for new plans and terminating plans. This change in IRS...more
U.S. Department of Labor final regulations for disability claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) plans become effective on April 1, 2018. Plan sponsors should do two things: (1) review plans that...more