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An Employer’s Return to Work Toolkit: The “New Normal” After COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on workplaces has been far-reaching. Employers need to prepare for the "new normal" once such orders are lifted and the country begins to reopen. We at Woodruff Sawyer have put together this toolkit that will help employers build their own action plan for employees to return to work.

Andrea Pappas

Understanding Benefits Claims Costs for 2020

Woodruff Sawyer's Ryan Meissner sheds light on how employers can predict claims costs, claims impact on renewals, employer strategies, and more.

Compliance Alert: Department of Labor Issues Updated FFCRA Regulations In Light Of Recent Federal Court Decision

The Department of Labor ("DOL") has released a temporary rule updating certain FFCRA regulations in response to a recent federal District Court decision which found four portions of the initial regulations invalid.

Compliance Alert: President Trump Issues Executive Orders Intending to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

President Trump issued several Executive Orders intending to lower prescription drug costs.

The Rising Concern of Children’s Mental Health Amidst COVID-19

To help families during COVID-19, we've put together resources, advice, and strategies for helping kids cope with depression and anxiety.

Compliance Alert: IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2021

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2021 used to determine whether employer-sponsored coverage is “affordable” for purposes of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility provisions and premium tax credit program.

Compliance Alert: US Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraception Due to Moral or Religious Objections

The United States Supreme Court upheld the Final Rules issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that exempt all employers with a religious or moral objection to contraception from complying with the previous contraceptive coverage requirements adopted by HHS.

Is it Time to Leave Your Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?

As your business grows and develops, you may be wondering if it might be time to end your PEO relationship because of rising costs, duplication of services, and upgrading of systems.

Compliance Alert: HHS Finalizes Its Updated Section 1557 Rules

The US Department of Health and Human Services released its Final Rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Just days after the Final Rule was released, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employee’s sexual orientation or gender identity is protected from discrimination.

Insights | Articles

Understanding Benefits Claims Costs for 2020

Compliance Alert: Department of Labor Issues Updated FFCRA Regulations In Light Of Recent Federal Court Decision

Compliance Alert: President Trump Issues Executive Orders Intending to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

The Rising Concern of Children’s Mental Health Amidst COVID-19

Compliance Alert: IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2021

Compliance Alert: US Supreme Court Upholds Final Rules Allowing Employer-Sponsored Health Plans to Decline to Cover Contraception Due to Moral or Religious Objections

Is it Time to Leave Your Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?

Compliance Alert: HHS Finalizes Its Updated Section 1557 Rules

Compliance Alert: IRS Releases Updated Form 720 Used For PCORI Fee Payments

Compliance Alert: Reminder PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2020

Remote Care: Helping Families with Telehealth

Compliance Alert: IRS Releases 2021 HSA Contribution Limits and HDHP Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Limits