Wishing you a season of continued joy and success in 2023!
On Dec. 12, 2022, the IRS released a final rule that extends the annual furnishing deadlines for Sections 6055 and 6056 reporng under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This rule…
On Dec. 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin providing guidance on how the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules) apply…
Ransomware events that occur on holidays and weekends cause much higher revenue losses than cyber incidents occurring on weekdays—primarily due to lower staffing levels—according to a survey of over 1,200…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between Feb. 1 and April 30 of each year.…
Employment Practices Liability City Reaches $17 Million Settlement in Collective Action Lawsuit The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has settled a collective action lawsuit for $17 million. The lawsuit, which…
Employers that implemented the optional, temporary relief for cafeteria plans provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) and IRS guidance must adopt plan amendments by Dec. 31, 2022. As…
As temperatures begin to drop, walkways can quickly become hazardous due to snow and ice. Winter slips and falls at businesses are common sources of injuries for visitors and employees…
Beginning in 2023, group health plans and health insurance issuers must make an internet-based price comparison tool available to participants, beneficiaries and enrollees. The purpose of this tool is…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2022-59 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2022, and…