New PCORI Fee Announced for Plan Years Ending Before October 1, 2026
The IRS recently released Notice 2025-61, setting the Patient-Centered Research Institute (PCORI) fee for plan years ending on or after ...
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California Legislative Roundup: What’s New for 2026
Recently, California Governor Newsom signed several bills into law that will impact employer compliance obligations regarding paid sick leave, pay...
Changes to Delaware Paid Family Leave Starting January 1, 2026
Delaware Lawmakers passed a law over the summer that revised Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical leave Program just in ...
Departments Release FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 72: New Flexibility for Fertility Benefits
On October 16, 2025, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (jointly Departments) issued ACA FAQs Part 72, clarifying how ...
The Employer’s Guide to Statutory Disability and Paid Family Medical Leave Programs
Since 2020, eight states plus the District of Columbia have launched new, mandatory statutory disability and paid family medical leave (PFML) ...
[Updated] Prohibition of Gag Clauses: Attestation Guidance for Employers
Recently, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively “the Departments”) released guidance on the annual attestation ...
DOL Plans to Rescind Biden-Era Independent Contractor Rule
On September 4, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its intention to rescind a 2024 Biden-era rule (“2024 Final Rule”) for determining whether ...
IRS Releases 2026 Limits for Health FSAs, Commuter Benefits, Adoption Assistance, and More
The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, announcing the adjusted contribution limits for health flexible spending accounts (Health FSAs), among other ...
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Gender-Affirming Care in Employer Health Plans
Gender-affirming care has become a hot topic in recent news with shifting federal policies and conflicting court decisions creating a ...
FTC Abandons Nationwide Ban on Noncompetes, Shifts to Enforcement Action
On September 5, 2025, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) formally withdrew its appeal in Ryan, LLC v. FTC (Ryan) and Properties of ...
Open Enrollment: 5 Compliance Essentials for Employers
As open enrollment approaches, employers with group health plans face a range of compliance requirements. From mandatory notices to employee ...
Employer Guide to Washington PFML Changes Effective Jan 1, 2026
Companies with employees based in Washington state must take note of the significant changes made to the Washington Paid Family ...