Vaccinations – To Ask or Not to Ask

This article explores strategy, communication and policy steps for organizations looking for a road map through the question of vaccination verification and overall mask and vaccine issues. This document explores the newest questions for employers regarding asking, documenting or tracking employee participation in the COVID-19 vaccination process. Job Summary On May 13, 2021 the CDC…

DOL Releases ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy Notices

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IRS Extends Time to Make IRA, HSA Contributions and File Forms 1040

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ARPA: Impact on the Affordable Care Act Subsidies and Penalities for ALEs

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ARPA: Impact on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020

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ARPA & FFCRA Matrix

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State-Specific Resources

KFF – State COVID-19 Data and Policy Actions Utah Utah.gov – Updated Utah Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for the General Population and Students Utah Workplace Vaccine Rules SB2004 Utah.gov – COVID-19 Business Manual Utah.gov – Utah’s Moderate Risk Phase Utah Department of Health Arizona Arizona Department of Health Services Colorado Colorado Department of Health New…

In-Depth Summary: Biden American Rescue Plan

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Brief Overview: Biden American Rescue Plan

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IRS Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Relief for Health FSAs and DCAPs

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