HR Veteran Debra Martinez Joins Firm as CHRO
Alera Group, a leading insurance and financial services firm, has appointed Debra Martinez as the organization’s Chief Human Resources Officer... Read more »
On September 28, 2020, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed local law Int. No. 2032-A amending the city’s paid sick and safe leave law. Under these New Amendments there were several new or changed... Read more »
On October 26, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2020-45, which maintains the health flexible spending account (FSA) salary reduction contribution limit from 2020,... Read more »
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Notice 2020-76, which extends the deadline for furnishing 2020 Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals from January 31, 2021 to March 2, 2021. The... Read more »
In anticipation of Election Day, employers should review their policies and practices to ensure workers are provided time off to vote as required by applicable law and all other obligations of the... Read more »
New York City’s existing Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law (ESSL) has been amended effective September 30, 2020 to align with the new New York State Paid Sick Leave Law (NYPSL). While there are still... Read more »
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a temporary rule updating certain FFCRA regulations. The temporary rule is scheduled to be published on... Read more »
Expect superior service from great people who are committed to customer experience and high performance when you work with Austin. We are pleased to announce that Austin & Co., Inc. has retained... Read more »
The DOL recently released three additional FAQs around FFCRA Leave and school “closings” in an attempt to clarify when an employee is eligible for leave.
FAQ 98. My child’s school is... Read more »
Allen is Only Expert Chosen to Represent the Insurance Industry
Lisa Allen, Senior Compliance Consultant at Alera Group, has been named to the U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory... Read more »