Laurie S. DuChateau, JD
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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 -
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