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Compliance ✔- COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notice Due by Sept. 15 or Sooner
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides COBRA premium assistance to eligible individuals and imposes notice requirements on health plans. One such requirement is that plans must notify eligible individuals about when their premium assistance ends, and whether...
Compliance ✔- Deadlines Extended on Certain CAA Requirements
On Aug. 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of the No Surprises Act and transparency provisions of the Consolidated...
The Hybrid Work Model
Hybrid workforce strategies will factor into HR planning this year and beyond. The pandemic has resulted in thousands of employees working from their kitchen tables or living rooms rather than the office or other workplace. If that’s the case, organizations are likely...
Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Fully Approved by FDA
On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, now known as Comirnaty. It is the first full approval of any coronavirus vaccine in the United States. The other vaccines, Moderna and...
Know Your Limits: August Wrap-up of Mid-market Business Losses
Judge Awards Initial $150 Million for Victims of Florida Condo Collapse Liability Following the June collapse of a 12-story oceanfront condominium, a Florida judge has granted victims and families who suffered losses a minimum of $150 million in shared compensation....