MAINTAINING YOUR WELL-BEING AMID TARIFFS AND ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

Americans have become familiar with a fluctuating economic state. In the last few years, the United States has faced a pandemic, disrupted supply chains and high inflation. Now, you may be concerned about impending tariffs, a shifting stock market and speculation over whether the country may enter a recession. This kind of economic uncertainty can take a toll on your well-being.
Keeping Up with Compliance Quarterly

Keeping up with compliance developments can be difficult and time-consuming. This quarterly update highlights recent legal developments to help your organization stay on top of new requirements and minimize compliance risks.
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Supreme Court Ruling May Lead to More Fiduciary Lawsuits under ERISA

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a group of employees may challenge their employer’s fee arrangement with a retirement plan service provider under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). In its unanimous decision, the Supreme Court took an employee-friendly view of statutory text and simplified the requirements for alleging a violation of ERISA’s prohibited transaction rules.
Form 5500 Deadline Is July 31

Each year, employers that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) must electronically file an annual report (Form 5500) for each employee benefit plan they maintain unless a filing exemption applies.
Employee Compensation and Benefits During Layoffs and Furloughs

During periods of economic or business uncertainty, employers may need to downsize their workforce. Such reductions can take a variety of forms but frequently include employee layoffs or furloughs. Employers who take these measures must ensure that they are in compliance with laws governing compensation and employee benefits. Some key benefits and compensation issues to consider include: