CDC Lifts Some Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
Those fully vaccinated against the coronavirus can safely resume some travel.
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Federal
Backtracking on Limited 401(k) Plan Use of Nonfinancial Factors
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will not enforce a rule finalized last November under the Trump Administration that limits fiduciaries’ use of nonfinancial factors when choosing mutual funds, corporate equities, and other retirement plan investments.
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COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Paid Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as amended by the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020, provides small and midsize employers refundable tax credits that reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave wages to their employees for leave related to COVID-19.
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Employer Deadlines for ACA Reporting
Employers should take note of approaching 2021 deadlines for distributing health care reporting forms to employees and filing these forms with the IRS.
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New Guidance on Posting Notices for Remote, Hybrid Workplaces
A new DOL bulletin clarifies how employers may comply with federal notice and posting requirements in a remote environment.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
This $2.3 trillion spending bill will impact health, wealth, and retirement plans.
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New EEOC Webpage Provides Resources on Curbing Systemic Bias
The page provides information about how the EEOC defines systemic discrimination and initiates and handles a systemic case.
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EEOC Finalizes Guidance on Workplace Religious Protections
The updates clarify the legal protections available to employers and employees.
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EEOC Approves Final Rule Revising Conciliation Procedures
The goal is to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of the conciliation process.
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IRS Raises PCORI Fee, Due July 31 for Self-Insured Plans
The IRS is raising the Health Plan PCORI Fee. The fee will be $2.66 per plan enrollee, up from $2.54 for the 2020 plan year.
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