Cryptocurrency Trading Risks and Risk Mitigation Strategies for ERISA Plan Investors - Marcia S. Wagner, Mark Greenstein and John Sohn, Bloomberg Law Compensation Planning Journal, July 1, 2022 (PDF)
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Employers Providing Abortion Benefits Should Address Compliance Questions
Employers Providing Abortion Benefits Should Address Compliance Questions - Roberta Watson, SHRM, June 29, 2022 (PDF)
Employer Responses to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Many employers are considering how to respond to the recent ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, which has given states the leeway to outlaw abortion. Employers may have employees who are on either side – or both sides – of the politics of the issue. Employer plans may...
Plan’s Lawsuit Deadline Not Enforceable Unless Communicated in Final Claims Denial
In two recent cases, a judge in the United States District Court for the District of Utah has ruled that, if an ERISA welfare benefit plan sets a time limit on when a claimant may file a civil action after receiving an adverse benefit determination, that time limit...
Required Minimum Distribution Modifications Applicable to Defined Benefit Plans as Well
While most of the attention was on how the IRS’s proposed regulation would address tax-qualified defined contribution plans and IRAs, the IRS also took the opportunity to update the existing regulations for tax-qualified defined benefit plans. One such issue is the...
Understanding the IRS’ New Pre-Audit Letter Program
Understanding the IRS’ New Pre-Audit Letter Program - Dannae Delano, PLANSPONSOR, June 13, 2022 (PDF)
Significant New Corrections Opportunities Stem From IRS Program
Significant New Corrections Opportunities Stem From IRS Program - Dannae Delano, PLANADVISER, June 13, 2022 (PDF)
Employer Can Interfere with FMLA Rights Without Denying FMLA Leave
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in Ziccarelli vs. Dart, has ruled that an employer need not deny FMLA leave to an employee in order to interfere with his FMLA rights. Law. The FMLA allows eligible employees to take protected leave for,...
Companies Urged to Review Abortion Coverage With Roe in Balance
Companies Urged to Review Abortion Coverage With Roe in Balance - Roberta Watson, Bloomberg, News, June 8, 2022 (PDF)
IRS Announces ‘Pre-Audit’ Retirement Plan Pilot Program
IRS Announces ‘Pre-Audit’ Retirement Plan Pilot Program - Dannae Delano, 401(k) Specialist, June 7, 2022 (PDF)