Category Archives: ERISA

Boon Buzz: Compliance Deadlines for Quarter 3 2019

Posted on July 26, 2019 by

Throughout the year, employers must comply with multiple reporting and disclosure requirements that are connected with their group health plans. As with everything else, when it comes to benefits, compliance is crucial. The third quarter of 2019 is no exception … Continue reading →

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Form 5500: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

If you’re an employer that provides benefits to your employees, staying on the up and up with the big government institutions is imperative. The Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), … Continue reading →

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Boon Buzz: Benefit News for Spring 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

April showers bring May flowers, and the world of benefits is also in full bloom! Here’s your spring refresher on the latest regulations, data, and more! Read on to learn more: 1. DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2019 In … Continue reading →

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Obama-era Fiduciary Rule Voided by U.S. Appeals Court

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

Last week, a federal appeals court voided the DOL’s Obama-era fiduciary rule. The rule was adopted in 2016 in an attempt to curb conflicts of interest among providers working with Americans that were planning for retirement. The Fifth U.S. Circuit … Continue reading →

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Uncertain Future for Upcoming Supreme Court Cases

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

With the death of Justice Scalia on February 13, the Supreme Court has been thrown off-balance. Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Alleges “Right-Sizing” Illegal Under ACA, ERISA

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

A new lawsuit may test the legality of “right-sizing” where the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) intersect. The class-action lawsuit, Marin v. Dave and Buster’s Inc., involves around 10,000 employees of Dave and Buster’s … Continue reading →

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