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EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 and Workplace Harassment

3/30/2022

 
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On March 17, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal fair employment laws while also observing all applicable workplace safety guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Compliance Bulletin provides the four FAQs currently contained in section E of that guidance. These FAQs address pandemic-related workplace harassment.  ​
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HHS Indefinitely Extends Transition Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Plans

3/30/2022

 
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On March 23, 2022, HHS indefinitely extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the ACA. This ACA Compliance Bulletin describes the extended transition policy, which applies to certain individual and small group policies.
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Washington’s Infectious and Contagious Disease Reporting and Notification Requirements

12/29/2021

 
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Washington state adopted notification and reporting requirements for potential exposures of infectious diseases during public health emergencies. This compliance bulletin provides an overview of those requirements.
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Premium Surcharges for Nonvaccinated Individuals

11/30/2021

 
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Many employers are exploring options related to COVID-19 vaccination status within their workforce, including whether to charge a premium surcharge for nonvaccinated individuals. There are a number of legal considerations to take into account when determining whether to impose a premium surcharge (or offer an incentive) based on vaccination status. This Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the legal requirements that may apply.
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Premium Surcharges for Nonvaccinated Individuals

9/29/2021

 
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Many employers are exploring options related to COVID-19 vaccination status within their workforce, including whether to charge a premium surcharge for nonvaccinated individuals. There are a number of legal considerations to take into account when determining whether to impose a premium surcharge (or offer an incentive) based on vaccination status. This Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the legal requirements that may apply.
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Clarifying Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Health FSAs and DCAPs

3/25/2021

 
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On Feb. 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 to clarify the application of temporary special rules for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). While the Notice also provides additional mid-year election change relief for Section 125 cafeteria plans generally, this Compliance Bulletin highlights the major clarifications and examples regarding the health FSA and DCAP relief.
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Dependent Coverage Rules: Reminders for Employers

10/28/2020

 
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Many health plans provide coverage for employees’ dependent children. Since 2010, the ACA has imposed strict requirements on plans that provide dependent coverage. This Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the rules that employers must follow when offering dependent coverage.
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Final Forms and Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released

10/28/2020

 
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On Oct. 15, 2020, the IRS released final 2020 forms and instructions for ACA reporting under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. This ACA Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the changes that were included for 2020 reporting.
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EEOC Adds 18 FAQs to Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA

9/29/2020

 
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On Sept. 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission added 18 new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to its existing guidance on how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act while also observing all applicable emergency workplace safety guidelines during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The agency also updated two existing FAQs. This HR Compliance Bulletin contains the new and updated FAQs.
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Some Draft Forms for 2020 ACA Reporting Released

7/23/2020

 
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On July 13, 2020, the IRS released draft 2020 forms for ACA reporting under Code Section 6056. Related draft instructions have not yet been released. In addition, draft 2020 forms for reporting under Code Section 6055 have not been released at this time. This ACA Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the draft changes that were made to the Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for 2020 reporting.
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