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COVID-19 Employer Playbook
California Department of Public Health Releases COVID-19 Employer Playbook to assist employers in reopening businesses safely Download COVID-19 Employer Playbook pdf
Dept of Labor Issues New Model Marketplace Exchange Notices Valid Thru 2023
New Model Marketplace Exchange Notices As a reminder, these notices must be issued to all new hires. Notices are available for employers that sponsor health plans, as well as those who do not. Download Model Notice for Employers NO Health Plan Offering a Health Plan...
A Helpful Guide to COVID-19 Legislation – Pt 2 – COBRA & Special Enrollment Extensions, CARES Act & PPP Loan Updates
Article by Dorothy Cociu, Published in The STATEment, July/August 2020 issue | Read it in The STATEment Calfornia Broker August, 2020 issue | Read it in California Broker America’s Benefit Specialists August/September, 2020 issue | Read it in America’s Benefit...
IRS Guidance on Employee Retention Credit
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How Much Leave Can Employees Take – Quick Tips from DOL
The Department of Labor has published this great one page infographic for employers. Click to download the PDF. Download Quick Tips PDF
COVID-19 Legislation Special Report Published Nationally
Read our cover article in national and regional publications Dorothy M. Cociu, President of Advanced Benefit Consulting, Article Featured in the June, 2020 issues of America's Benefits Specialist and California Broker. Catch up on many of the details that you didn't...
SBA Provides Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness and Application
On Friday, SBA released guidance on PPP loan forgiveness and an application. I’ve attached the application. If you received a PPP Loan, you’ll want to review this carefully with your accountant or financial advisor. SBA has now provided more information and options...
IRS New Rules on Cafeteria Plans & High Deductible Health Plans for COVID-19
On May 12, 2020, the IRS released guidance to allow for relief from COVID-19 for Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, by offering temporary changes to Cafeteria Plans, which extend the claims period for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care...
OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Download OSHA's guide to preparations and things to consider when preparing your workplace. Download OSHA Workplace Guide
COVID-19 Cyber Threat Resources
Published by OCR on April 30, 2020 Cyber-criminals may take advantage of the current COVID-19 global pandemic for their own financial gain or other malicious motives. However, resources are available to raise awareness of COVID-19 related cyber threats and help...
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