Employee Benefits

Following numerous reports of scammers sending fraudulent versions of CP2000 notices during the 2015 tax year, the IRS and its Security Summit partners are warning taxpayers to be on high alert for the 2016 tax year and all subsequent tax

Fantasy sports have exploded in popularity over the past decade, with one of the most prevalent being fantasy football. Fantasy sports allow individuals to draft virtual teams of professional players and compete against other players in their leagues. More than

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime pay qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule increases the salary an employee must be

Overview The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has launched the second phase of its HIPAA audit program, which focuses on compliance with HIPAA’s Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules. This second phase of the HIPAA

Group health plans can require qualified beneficiaries to pay for COBRA premiums on continuation coverage, although plan sponsors can choose to provide continuation coverage at reduced or no cost. The maximum amount charged to qualified beneficiaries cannot exceed 102 percent

On Dec. 28, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2016-4 to delay the due dates for filing and furnishing forms under Section 6055 and 6056 of ACA reporting. The due date for furnishing forms to individuals has been

From Chubb Insurance’s ChubbWorks.com Health and benefits management firm, Towers Watson, presented the results of its survey on employee wellness programs. The survey included responses from 5,000 employees about how they participate in their organization’s health program. Overall, the survey found

Under Section 6056, applicable large employers (ALEs) will use Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C to report information to the IRS about offers of health coverage and enrollment in health coverage for their full-time employees. ALEs that offer self-insured coverage will

By Rebecca Greenfield, Bloomberg Business. October 21, 2015. Wages are still stagnant, yet employers have found something else to help attract and retain employees: health benefits. A good insurance plan has become a more vital tool than ever for hiring, according