How a Reduction in Force Impacts Health and Welfare Plan Compliance
Some employers may have to undergo a reduction in force (RIF) due to the economic conditions caused by the coronavirus. Since certain health and welfare…
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[Updated] Employer Tax Credits under the FFCRA and the CARES Act
UPDATED 12/18/20: the IRS released additional guidance for determining the amount of tax credit for qualified family leave wages. UPDATED 7/13/20: Congress…
Limited Extension for Certain Health and Welfare Form 5500 Filings
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency declaration, employers whose Health and Welfare Form 5500 was due to the IRS between April 1, 2020 and July 15…
Overview of Permitted Benefit Election Changes Due to COVID-19
Updated May 15, 2020 with new IRS guidance (Notice 2020-29 issued on May 12, 2020 in response to COVID-19) that relaxes mid-year election rules during the…
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[Updated] The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
UPDATED on July 13, 2020: Congress extended the deadline to apply to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from June 30, 2020 to August 8, 2020. UPDATED on…
Congress Passes Retirement Plan Relief Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
In Sequoia’s continued efforts to take great care of you and your people through times like this, we offer information and insights anticipating heightened…
Employer Benefit Options in Response to COVID-19
UPDATED May 15, 2020 with new IRS guidance (Notices 2020-29 and 2020-36 issued on May 12, 2020), which provides employers with the option to amend their…
Impact of COVID-19 on Insurance for International Business Travelers and Expatriates
While we hope employees who have critical business travel during the COVID-19 outbreak remain healthy, these plans will help in the event symptoms are…
Is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Covered by Business Interruption Insurance?
Clients are advised to retain financial records demonstrating the negative impact to business income and all receipts related to business extra expenses…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Retirement Plan Health Check
This article looks at the current state of federal legislative relief and some considerations for retirement plan fiduciaries as we wait for announcements…
Finding the new norm: Retirement investing during COVID-19
All signs indicate the market will see a tremendous amount of volatility in the short term as the market tries to digest the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Eligible Individuals Now Have Until July 15th to Contribute to their HSA
In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) postponed the deadline for individuals to pay their federal…
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[Updated] New York Governor Cuomo Enacts COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
UPDATED APRIL 7, 2020 – Our compliance team continues to monitor this legislation (and any additional released guidance) closely and will update this article…
Mayor Breed Announces San Francisco Workers & Families First Program
UPDATED March 31, 2020 Mayor London Breed announced the Workers and Families First Program (Program) to provide paid sick leave for private sector workers…
Benefits Continuation During a Furlough or Reduction in Hours
Employers may be looking to reduce employee hours or mandate time off for (i.e. furlough) a part of their workforce due to the economic impact of the…
California Agencies Release Guidance on COVID-19
UPDATED APRIL 2, 2020 State and local administrative agencies have released guidance to employers regarding wage and hour issues, paid sick leave, disability…
Waiver of Out-Of-Pocket Costs for Coronavirus Testing
UPDATED October 20, 2020: HHS extended the COVID-19 public health emergency, effective October 23, 2020 for the following 90 days. UPDATED September 14, 2020…
Employer Considerations: HIPAA and the Coronavirus
Employers may have HIPAA compliance concerns when using or disclosing employee health information to protect their workforce from the coronavirus. The HIPAA…
Leave Program Considerations in Light of COVID-19
UPDATED MARCH 19, 2020 As concerns over the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to increase, employers should be wary of the various state and…
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