Laurie S. DuChateau, JD
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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 -
Trump/Biden positions on healthcare, retirement, and labor and employment
Trump/Biden positions on healthcare, retirement, and labor and employment
2020 has been a year like no other. COVID-19 continues to weigh heavily on Americans affected by the virus...
Posted November 2, 2020 — Read more -
Election 2020: what’s at stake
Election 2020: what’s at stake
One week remains until Election Day. The candidates are making their final pushes as early voting is already underway...
Posted October 26, 2020 — Read more -
NYC amends paid sick leave law
NYC amends paid sick leave law
New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act effective September 30. While most of the modifications...
Posted October 14, 2020 — Read more -
DOL revises FFCRA paid leave regulations
DOL revises FFCRA paid leave regulations
On September 11, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid leave provisions...
Posted September 24, 2020 — Read more -
DOL issues FFCRA guidance for government contractors
DOL issues FFCRA guidance for government contractors
On August 3, the DOL issued guidance for employers with federal contracts covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act...
Posted August 19, 2020 — Read more -
DOL updates return-to-work guidance under the FFCRA
DOL updates return-to-work guidance under the FFCRA
On July 20, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division updated its guidance on paid leave benefits under the Families...
Posted July 28, 2020 — Read more