Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, beginning in 2015, certain large employers who do not offer affordable health insurance that provides minimum value to their full-time employees may be subject to significant penalties. Please refer to our article titled “Health Care Reform: Employers Should Prepare Now for 2015 to Avoid Penalties”
On June 27, 2014, the IRS released Information Letter 2014-0012, which contains guidance for employees who have had the value of same-sex spousal coverage under employer health plans — which until recently was required to be included in gross income — reported on their Forms W-2.
BACKGROUND
Historically, the employer cost of opposite-sex
On July 14, 2014, the EEOC issued new Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues. The immediately-effective Guidance sets forth the EEOC’s policies with regard to its enforcement of pregnancy-based employment discrimination prohibitions under Title VII — as clarified by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 — and other federal laws.
With regard
Employer shared responsibility and reporting requirements delayed one year.
Continue Reading ACA Employer Mandate Delayed One Year
We are pleased to announce the launch of Jackson Lewis’ Health Care Reform Resource Center. Our Resource Center provides one convenient place for you to obtain key health care reform-related law, agency guidance, Jackson Lewis articles and related information. We hope you find this resource helpful.
The DOL has begun to audit PPACA compliance, is your plan ready?
Continue Reading The DOL Has Started Auditing Group Health Plans for PPACA, as well as GINA and Wellness Program Compliance
Federal agencies (IRS/HHS/DOL) issue proposed regulations concerning wellness programs
Continue Reading Proposed Wellness Regulations Would Raise Maximum Rewards, Among Other Changes
Events like Hurricane Sandy often leave companies and employers scrambling for ways to assist those affected by the storm, including the company’s employees and their families. Here are some ways employers can help.
Continue Reading Leave Sharing Programs and Other Steps Employers Can Take to Assist Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Wellness Program Survives under ADA “Safe Harbor,” Eleventh Circuit Rules
Continue Reading Wellness Program Survives under ADA “Safe Harbor,” Eleventh Circuit Rules
Wellness Program Tax Credit Passed in Massachusetts
Continue Reading Wellness Program Tax Credit Passed in Massachusetts