TBA News
Understanding the $900B COVID Relief Bill
In an effort to pertinent information regarding the latest Stimulus Package passed by Congress, we have provided an information PDF that relates to employers and group benefit plans. Click on the link below to download the summary of information we think is of value! Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package We also want to include some additional information provided by our partners at ETC regarding Tax Credits for Paid Leave [...]
Updates for Health FSA/Dependent Care Guidelines
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was approved by Congress on December 21, 2020, and signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 27, 2020. It includes the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Disaster Relief Act). The following is a summary of the important provisions found in section 214, “Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements”: Carryover from 2020 and 2021 Plan Year Employers [...]
EEOC COVID-19 Guidance and Vaccines
With a COVID-19 vaccine being distributed for the first time, it won't be long before it is readily available. When available, will your business encourage or even require your staff to be vaccinated to ensure the protection of your workforce? If so, it is vital that your team works within the guidelines set forth by HIPPA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have provided some Q and [...]
Flu Season Admidst Covid-19
If 2020 hasn't been challenging enough, flu season is upon us. It is important for you as an employer to ensure that your workforce remains healthy, and that you are able to identify the difference between the flu and COVID-19. Both COVID-19 and the flu have some of the same symptoms. Both are affect the respiratory system and include coughing and fever or chills. What should you as an employer [...]
Working Remotely Due to COVID-19
To comply with the "Shelter in Place" orders from our local officials, our staff has largely gone remote. We are still available to provide the same services to which you are accustomed, and we are still working operating in normal business hours. Please feel free to contact our office as all of our phones have been forwarded to us directly. We are receiving regular updates regarding COVID-19, and we [...]
New I-9 Forms Effective May 1st, 2020
HR Managers: The old I-9 forms expired August 31, 2019. You can still use the expired forms you have until the end of April. Starting in May, you will need to use the new I-9 form. If you have any HR compliance questions, we would love to answer them. Give our office a call, and we can help!