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How the 2020 Election Could Affect Health Care
The 2020 presidential election could bring significant changes to the U.S. health care system. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump hold varying views on topics such as the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the U.S. Supreme Court will consider in November 2020.
The chart below provides a brief overview of each candidate’s health care platform, planned COVID-19 response and stance on the open U.S Supreme Court seat, so that you can better understand how this election may affect the employee benefits landscape.
HR Compliance Bulletin 2020 State Minimum Wage Rates
The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. However, many states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When the state rate and the federal rate are different, employers must pay their employees the higher rate.
SBA Issues New FAQs for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Employers that received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness should review these FAQs carefully as they submit their applications for forgiveness of these loans. PPP loans will be fully forgiven if the funds were used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities.
Click here to view and download our latest HR Compliance Bulletin
Conducting Performance Reviews With Remote Employees
The time we’re living in now is not like any other period from recent memory. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic downturns and lingering job shortages, it’s safe to say that we’re all charting unknown waters. It can seem like entire processes and workflows have gone out the window—sacrificed for the sake of staying afloat. And performance reviews are among the greatest casualties.
Live Well Work Well Newsletter – October 2020
An unintentional phenomenon is on the rise—pandemic fatigue. People are tired of staying at home. People want to be the social creatures they inherently are. People want their “normal” back.
This collective fatigue is making some people—consciously or unconsciously—disregard pandemic guidance such as social distancing and mask wearing. Others may be reaching a mental health breaking point.
View and download the October 2020 Live Well, Work Well newsletter
HR Brief – October 2020
Employers bear the burden of preventing an employee from completing unauthorized or unwanted work.
Regardless of whether employees are present at a work facility or working from home, here are some ways to enhance workplace culture and connectivity amid social distancing.
National Health Observance October 2020
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. Research estimates that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life. It is important to know that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well, although only 1% of breast cancer patients are male. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.
Benefits Buzz – October 2020
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2021
For the 2021 calendar year, the adjusted $2,000 amount is $2,700, and the adjusted $3,000 amount is $4,060.
Pay or Play Penalties
Two separate penalties can apply under the employer shared responsibility rules—the Section 4980H(a) penalty and the Section 4980H(b) penalty.
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct. 15, 2020
Benefits Buzz – September 2020
Topics
Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021
The slight increase in percentages from 2020 may provide some employers greater flexibility when setting employee contributions for 2021 plans.
Evolution of Benefits is here to help discuss your options.
Preparing for an Unprecedented Open Enrollment Period
View and download the September 2020 Benefits Buzz Newsletter
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
