Laurie S. DuChateau, JD
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IRS deadlines for using 2023 pension withholding forms have arrived
IRS deadlines for using 2023 pension withholding forms have arrived
The IRS released the 2023 forms in December. Payers and plan administrators will need to update their forms and...
Posted January 23, 2023 — Read more -
Congress passes SECURE 2.0
Congress passes SECURE 2.0
On December 23, Congress passed the massive $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (the “Act”), which is expected to...
Posted December 26, 2022 — Read more -
DOL’s new group health plan compensation disclosure rule highlights fiduciary responsibilities
DOL’s new group health plan compensation disclosure rule highlights fiduciary responsibilities
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new service provider compensation disclosure rule applicable to group health plans (New Disclosure...
Posted July 5, 2022 — Read more -
SECURE 2.0 could mean significant changes to retirement savings plans
SECURE 2.0 could mean significant changes to retirement savings plans
On March 29, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022...
Posted April 28, 2022 — Read more -
Article: Remote working: New risks in the big shift
Article: Remote working: New risks in the big shift
The pandemic-fueled “Great Resignation” has reshaped the world of work. And two years into the pandemic, businesses are still...
Posted March 25, 2022 — Read more -
OSHA issues COVID-19 vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard
OSHA issues COVID-19 vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard
On November 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a generally applicable Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring...
Posted November 12, 2021 — Read more -
Jab or job? Biden’s COVID-19 action plan includes vaccine mandates
Jab or job? Biden’s COVID-19 action plan includes vaccine mandates
On September 9, the Biden administration issued its COVID-19 Action Plan. The plan includes sweeping new employer mandates aimed...
Posted September 13, 2021 — Read more -
IRS announces 2022 HSA/HDHP and excepted benefit HRA limits
IRS announces 2022 HSA/HDHP and excepted benefit HRA limits
The IRS has released the HSA and HDHP limits for 2022. The annual contribution limits and out-of-pocket amounts for...
Posted May 13, 2021 — Read more -
Webinar: Compliance implications of the American Rescue Plan Act on employment, health, and welfare benefits – what comes next?
Webinar: Compliance implications of the American Rescue Plan Act on employment, health, and welfare benefits – what comes next?
The American Rescue Plan Act is one of the most significant pieces of federal legislation passed since the start...
Posted April 6, 2021 — Read more -
American Rescue Plan Act provides additional COVID relief
American Rescue Plan Act provides additional COVID relief
On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Along with...
Posted March 19, 2021 — Read more