by Vita, on November 19, 2020
In the era of COVID, many parents find themselves working from home with children afoot because schools and daycare providers are closed. Many, if not most, schools are operating remotely …
Read Storyby Vita, on November 19, 2020
On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 973, also known as the California Gender, Race Pay-Gap Law. This law, going into effect January 1, 2021, creates new …
Read Storyby Vita, on November 18, 2020
Year-End Participant Notifications As we wrap up 2020, we would like to remind you of some important annual notices that may need to be delivered to Plan participants, depending on …
Read Storyby Vita, on November 11, 2020
Just as the nation is facing the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is once again in the limelight. On November 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will take …
Read Storyby Vita, on November 9, 2020
In parallel to the now-being-challenged federal individual mandate to carry health insurance, California has passed a Health Care Mandate. The tax penalty that California residents face for not carrying health …
Read Storyby Vita, on November 6, 2020
As of September 30, 2020, all New York State employers must provide their employees with sick leave. For most employers, it must be paid leave. Some cities (including NYC) and …
Read Storyby Vita, on October 28, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2021 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to the various dollar limits for retirement plans.1 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also announced the taxable wage …
Read Storyby Vita, on October 28, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced annual inflation adjustments for 2021. IRS Rev. Proc. 2020-45 provides that for taxable years beginning in 2021, the following maximums apply for Health Flexible …
Read Storyby Vita, on October 9, 2020
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations require annual notice to all plan participants regarding the Medicare Part D Prescription benefit “creditability” of your group health plan. This notice …
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