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THE BEACON
Monthly Newsletter About Workforce Development Issues
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Welcome. In this issue of The Beacon, we look at the IRS information letter that confirms health FSA information, the ACA affordability contribution standard, the updated CORI regulations, and much more...
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Remains on Track to Begin to Take Effect June 9th!
In response to growing pressure from consumer rights groups, newly appointment Secretary of Labor Anthony Acosta has decided to forego any further delay to the Department of Labor's (DOL) controversial "Fiduciary Rule."
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OSHA Delays Electronic Reporting Requirements Until Further Notice
It has been reported on the Osha.gov/recordkeeping site that they will not be accepting electronic submissions starting July 1, 2017 as planned. On January 1, 2017, OSHA had issued a new electronic reporting rule.
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Updated CORI Regulations
Require Employer Action
By Stefanie M. Renaud, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC
As part of Governor Baker's continued push for CORI reform, the Secretary of State recently issued a number of revised regulations governing the CORI background check process. These regulations, propagated by the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services ("DCJIS"), require that employers revisit their CORI policies, forms, and procedures to ensure continued compliance.
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Obligations to Reasonably Accommodate Pregnant Workers Set to Expand
Massachusetts and Connecticut legislators are both contemplating measures which - if enacted into law - would in essence require employers to reasonably accommodate pregnant workers even if there are no medical conditions or complications associated with their pregnancy or are not otherwise entitled to time off under other leave laws.
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IRS Information Letter Confirms That Health FSAs Cannot Reimburse Insurance Premiums
The IRS has issued an information letter confirming that health flexible spending arrangements (health FSAs) cannot reimburse premiums for Medicare or other health insurance. The letter responds to a health FSA participant's request for information about the rules on submitting Medicare premium expenses for reimbursement.
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ACA Affordability Contribution Standard Updated
Despite the initiatives on Capital Hill to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act, the maligned health care reform law remains the law of the land. As a result, ACA mechanisms remain in place.
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Does your company deserve to be recognized? Has your employer created a culture and community that makes it a great place to work? The Employer of Choice Award recognizes these companies. Click here to read more and apply today! (Note: deadline to apply has been extended to June 30th).
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I-9 Compliance: Will You Recognize Redesigned Green Card and Employment Authorization Documents?
by Marylou V. Fabbo, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.
As discussed in our
blog earlier this year, since January 22, 2017, employers have been required to use the new Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for U.S. employment. Employers should be aware of additional changes that may impact the verification process.
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EANE's 2017 Compensation
& Benefits Conference
EANE's Compensation & Benefits Conference will be held on Thursday, July 20th at the Publick House in Sturbridge, MA.
The Game has Changed!
This year's conference is about the personalization of employee benefits, unusual perks and benefits, and how the Trump presidency has and will affect compensation and benefits, and more.
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Member News...
Insuritas, the nation's fastest growing InsurTech company, recently announced it has received its sixth nomination for NAFCU's Annual Innovation Award.
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 Membership Corner...
As we enter the month of June, we would like to acknowledge our newest members who joined EANE in May. To learn about our newest members...
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