401(K) Current Events: Presidential Veto Thwarts Congressional Attempt To Nix DOL Rule On ESG Investments
As we reported in our recent blog entitled “DOL Issues Final Regulations on Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting 401(k) Plan Investments – ESG Funds Get […]
401(K): What Do I Need To Know About SECURE 2.0? Overview Of Significant Provisions, Part II
As we have previously reported, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a vast collection of retirement-related provisions having a profound effect […]
IRS Announces 2024 Shared Responsibility Penalties under the Affordable Care Act
The IRS has announced an increase in the annual shared responsibility penalty amounts for calendar year 2024. These are the penalties that an applicable large […]
New IRS Electronic Filing Rules Will Apply To Most Employers
The IRS has published new rules that will increase the number of employers who must file information returns electronically. Under previous rules, employers that filed […]
Government Issues Guidance On Prohibition Against Gag Clauses
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have published FAQs About Affordable Care Act And Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 […]
Highlights of DOL’s Enforcement Statistics for 2022 Fiscal Year
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is tasked with ensuring the integrity of employer-sponsored pension and welfare plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security […]
401(K): What Do I Need To Know About SECURE 2.0? Overview Of Significant Provisions, Part I
As we have previously reported, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a vast collection of retirement-related provisions having a profound effect […]
No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Rules Overturned Once Again
A recent court decision has thrown out some of the rules that applied to the resolution of disputes under the No Surprises Act (NSA). As […]
Implications Of The End Of The COVID National Emergency For Group Health Plans
The government has announced that it intends to end the declaration of a national public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic effective May 11, […]