Compliance News

DOI Expands P&C Premium Refund Order

A new California Dept. of Insurance (DOI) Bulletin requires insurance companies to return partial insurance premiums for May 2020 to consumers and businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a...

COVID-19 and Paid Leave

In the face of COVID-19, Guardian HR offers an overview of the different types of paid leave that is available to employees in California. They also offer a side-by-side comparison to determine which ...

IRS Temporarily Increases Flexibility of Section 125 Cafeteria Plans

New IRS guidance makes temporary changes to section 125 cafeteria plans to provide tax relief and flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS is extending the claims period for health flexible spe...

New COBRA Model Notices

On May 1, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new COBRA model notices and corresponding frequently asked questions (FAQs) to better guide individuals who may be choosing between Medicare and CO...

COVID-19 FAQs on Pre-Tax Benefits

As your clients respond to COVID-19, you may get questions on how employees’ pre-tax benefits may be affected. In this article, we feature some common FAQs. What happens to the flexible spending ac...

IRS Releases Guidance on FFCRA Tax Credit

The IRS has released guidance and sample forms related to the tax credit available to private employers with fewer than 500 employees who are required to provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA leav...

COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Employees

LISI has compiled resources and comprehensive guidance for employers and employees as they struggle with challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Feel free to share this information with your clie...

CARES Act Includes Employee Benefits Related Provisions

Congress has passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), a $2 trillion stimulus package containing many provisions designed to bolster the economy during the COVID-19 crisi...

DOL Issues Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released initial guidance clarifying several provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Since then, DOL provided a model notice, along wi...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Benefit Eligibility During Sick Leave, Furloughs, and Terminations

Many employers are faced with a significant number of employee leaves of absence and employment terminations related to COVID-19. While questions regarding how employers determine whether leaves, furl...

COVID-19 Benefits Questions

Employers have many questions about the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on employer-sponsored benefit plans. In this article, we will address important questions. We will also review the recent I...