Benefits Newsletter: 3/4/21
With Employee Benefits & HR topics regularly in the news, it’s difficult to stay up to date. Our weekly newsletter will help you stay current. Check out this week's edition.
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HR Leaders Compliance Summit Recap
Last month, Acrisure, VCG and Agency Partners hosted 2,100+ registrants for the first-ever virtual HR Leaders Compliance Summit (HRLCS) 2021. If you were unable to attend the event, we are sharing the slides, recording and FAQs for all three sessions.
Modifications Announced to COVID-19 Relief for Group Health Plan Deadline Extensions
On Feb. 26, 2021, the DOL issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 to provide guidance on the duration of the COVID-19-related relief regarding certain employee benefit plan deadlines during the Outbreak Period. Although the relief was expected to expire on Feb. 28, 2021, this guidance allows it to extend beyond this date in some situations. This Benefits Bulletin provides an overview of the guidance in Notice 2021-01.
Live Well, Work Well: March 2021
The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month's newsletter discusses the latest edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the importance of sleep and how to properly clean your earbuds.
5 Telehealth Trends to Watch in 2021
Employers should stay apprised of notable telehealth trends to ensure they stay competitive and provide the best health care options to their employees. This article discusses five telehealth trends to watch for in 2021.
EEOC Announces 2021 Collection Schedule for EEO-1, Other Reports
On Jan. 12, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will begin collecting equal employment opportunity (EEO) data again in 2021, starting with the EEO-1 report in April 2021. This Legal Update provides more information about the announcement.
IRS Clarifies FSA Relief and Provides Flexibility for Health Plan Elections
On February 18, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 (the Notice) to clarify the application of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) relief provided for under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Tax Act of 2020 (the Act). The Notice also provides additional flexibility under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 125 for group health plans.
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