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IRS RELEASES GUIDANCE ON Q4 REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in November ended the employee retention credit (ERTC) early, changing the eligible wages to only those paid before Oct. 1, 2021 rather than Jan. 1, 2022 as previously expanded in the American Rescue Plan Act. This change does not apply to recovery startup businesses. Read More Here. (reprinted from our member Gallagher Flynn & Company)

Vermont Updates
Norwich Enacts Mask Ordinance - effective immediately. Read Ordinance Here.
Workshop Wed. Dec. 15, 12-1 PM
The Federal Vaccine Mandates: What Employers Need to Know
In this workshop, we will address the federal mandate for employers of 100+, the CMS mandate for Medicare providers and the mandate for government contractors.

On November 4, President Biden announced a federal mandate for all companies with more than 100 employees to require covid vaccination or weekly covid testing by December 5. However, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the order. Where does this leave employers? What should an employer do about compliance and how will it affect your workforce?

Join us on Wednesday, December 15 from 12-1 PM for a virtual workshop with speakers from Downs Rachlin Martin, attorneys specializing in labor and employment law. 
Many small businesses struggle to provide health insurance for their employees due high costs. However, not providing insurance makes hiring employees difficult and creates employee retention issues. An ICHRA plan could be the solution.
Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) is an ACA compliant alternative to group health insurance. In simplest terms, ICHRA allows businesses the option to offer employees a monthly allowance of tax-free money to buy health insurance or spend on specific out of pocket expenses that fit their needs (or both) that fits their unique needs.
Workshop Thurs. Jan 6, 12-1 PM
How Can ICHRA Work for Your Business?
In 2020 the Department of Labor, HHS and IRS created the Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) to help average employers compete. ICHRA gives average employers a new alternative to group health insurance.

Lisa Ouellette, Manager of Administrative Services of csOne Benefit Solutions of Concord, NH will explain what an ICHRA is, how it is administered, the benefits, and the pitfalls.

Sponsored by HRXperienced, providing people-focused solutions to small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits in New Hampshire and Vermont.
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UVBA REFERRAL GROUP
Tuesday December 22, 12-1 PM
Join us to network with other UVBA members, exchange leads and make new connections. We meet at the CCBA Witherall Center at 12 PM every other Tuesday. Guests welcome. Bring your best elevator pitch and business cards. Many thanks to the CCBA for hosting!
Back In Time for the Holidays! Books Available Now
We created the UV To Go Coupon Book early in the year to help support our restaurants during a time when people were reluctant to dine indoors. Now as we head into cold weather, we are bringing back a second edition. Great deals, hundreds in savings and terrific local restaurants. Want to give to your employees, clients or friends? Order and receive a bulk discount. Click photo above for a preview of the book. Many thanks to our sponsor
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