In the companion podcast to our recently published client advisory, Troutman Pepper Partners Emily Zimmer and Constance Brewster delve into the intricacies of the SECURE Act, also known as SECURE 1.0, and its successor,...more
While year-end is ordinarily a busy time for companies, the number of COVID-19-related pieces of legislation and developments present additional items employers and plan sponsors must address in wrapping up 2021....more
11/16/2021
/ CARES Act ,
COBRA ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Hardship Distributions ,
IRS ,
MHPAEA ,
Retirement Plan
Who Needs to Know -
Employers.
Why It Matters -
A COBRA subsidy has been offered through September 30. Employers must provide notice to participants that the subsidy is ending no later than September 15, 2021....more
On March 25 and April 15, Troutman Pepper reported on the 100% federally funded COBRA premium subsidy included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), noting the need for additional guidance on a number of issues. On May 18,...more
Why It Matters -
On May 10, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-26, which states that unused employer-provided dependent care assistance program (DCAP) benefits from 2020 or 2021 that are used in the...more
The May 31 deadline to notify workers about new COBRA continuation coverage rights is rapidly approaching. Many employers still have questions about who should receive this notice. This alert provides a step-by-step guide to...more
Q: Has the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on the COBRA premium subsidy?...more
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law by President Biden on March 11, packs a powerful one-two punch for employers and employees alike who continue to be sucker punched by the effects of COVID-19. While...more
COVID-19 continues to throw us curveballs. While some states that were continuing on their path to recovery are having to backtrack, others have managed to temporarily halt the progression of COVID-19 and are proceeding as...more
7/17/2020
/ COBRA ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Furloughs ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Layoffs ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Retirement Plan ,
Return-to-Work Agreements