COVID-19 and Cafeteria Plan Considerations

April 27, 2020

This legal alert was updated May 13, 2020. A cafeteria plan, or Section 125 plan, sometimes referred to as a POP plan, allows employees to pay for certain expenses on a pretax basis. Employees... Read more »

NYS Notice: Small Group Blanket Comprehensive Health Insurance Policies

April 21, 2020

Notice for Individual, Small Group and Student Blanket Comprehensive Health Insurance Policies Dear Policyholder, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent... Read more »

Tax Credits Under FFCRA: Qualified Leave Wages & Health Plan Expenses

April 13, 2020

This content was last reviewed on April 14, 2020. Employers who are uncertain about how to calculate their qualified health plan expenses and qualified leave wages should consult with their legal... Read more »

Notice for Certain NY Property & Casualty Policies

April 7, 2020

Dear Policyholder, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations (the “regulations”) issued by the New... Read more »

Notice for NY Life Policies, Annuity Contracts, and Fraternal Benefit Society Certificates

April 7, 2020

Dear Policyholder, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations (the “regulations”) issued by the New... Read more »

Legal Alert: Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

April 1, 2020

On March 27, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act comes as a continued response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic... Read more »

Legal Alert: How Does FMLA and EFMLEA Apply to Leaves?

March 31, 2020

This alert was revised on April 10, 2020. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released several updates to their Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions and Answers. Clarification was... Read more »

Legal Alert: What Employers are Subject to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

March 31, 2020

Updated 04/01/20 Which Employers Are Subject To The Act? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law on March 18, 2020. That law includes the new Emergency Paid Sick... Read more »

Legal Alert: FFCRA Employee Notice

March 26, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) released the notice that employers are required to post in their workplaces in relation to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A copy of the notice... Read more »

Legal Alert: Collecting Premiums During Employee’s Leave of Absence

March 23, 2020

This article was last review on April 10, 2020. When an employee takes an unpaid leave of absence, the question arises on how an employer should collect benefit premium payments to continue... Read more »