Guidance Released on the New Mental Health Parity Comparative Analysis Requirements
On April 2, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (Departments) released FAQs on the new mental health ...
COVID-19
IRS Confirms COVID-19 PPE is Eligible for Reimbursement Under FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirmed in an announcement that expenses for personal protective equipment (PPE) for the primary purpose ...
[Updated] California Re-Enacts and Broadens COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave in 2021
On March 19, 2021, California (CA) governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 95 which revives and expands the state’s COVID-19 supplemental paid ...
San Francisco Passes COVID-Related Employment Protections Ordinance
On January 26, 2021, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the COVID- Related Employment Protections Ordinance (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance became effective ...
[Updated] San Francisco Enacts Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance
UPDATED – On March 4, 2021, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards updated its PHELO FAQs. This article has...
New York Requires Paid COVID-19 Vaccine Leave
On March 12, Governor Cuomo signed Senate Bill S2588A (the “Bill” or “Act”) which amends New York Labor Law and ...
The American Rescue Plan Act Extends FFCRA Tax Credits Through September 30, 2021
The latest COVID-19 stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was passed by Congress and became law on March 12, 2021. ...
FAQs Released on Coverage for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
On February 26, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) released further guidance ...
How to Prepare for Directors & Officers Liability Renewals in the Pandemic
In the past twelve months, we have seen directors and officers liability rates increase, capacities drop, and appetites change. Underwriters ...
Biden Stimulus Package: Impact on Employer-Provided Benefits
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law, which contains several provisions related to ...
One Year of Pandemic: Taking Care of People through Community Collaboration
A year ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, changing billions of lives in ways unimaginable. Two days ...
[Updated] 100% COBRA Subsidies Included in the Latest COVID Stimulus Bill
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA” or “the bill”) into law, which includes a ...
