December 2020 | SSG Compliance Recap
December was a busy month in the employee benefits world.
President Trump signed the...
Employer Paid Leave Requirements in the FFCRA
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the paid leave requirements under the...
February 2020 | SSG Compliance Recap
February was a busy month in the employee benefits world.
The Centers for Medicare and...
Is Your Health Plan Affordable for 2019?
The Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibility provision — often called the...
SCOTUS 2018 Roundup and 2019 Preview
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard several cases with employment implications...
DOL Finalizes Rule to Expand Association Health Plans
On June 19, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that gives small...
Electronic Delivery of ERISA Notices
Q. Can we provide summary plan descriptions (SPDs) electronically?
A. Yes. However,...
6 Ways to Keep the Flu from Sidelining Your Workplace
This year’s flu season is a rough one. Although the predominant strains of this...
IRS Extends Deadline for Employers to Furnish Forms 1095-C and 1095-B
On December 22, 2017, the IRS released Notice 2018-06 to extend the due date for employers to...
Benefit Plan Design: Charging Employees Different Premiums
Employers who are designing a health and welfare benefit plan for their employees often wonder...
Is Your Wellness Program Compliant with the ACA, GINA and EEOC?
Workplace wellness programs have increased popularity through the years. According to the most...
