News From and Curated by Keyser

Life insurance can be complicated. It’s further complicated by the fact that everyone’s situation is different. It’s a good idea to contact your tax professional for advice about your situation, but here are some general things you should know.

Many employers are providing voluntary Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave, even though organizations aren’t sure if they will qualify for a tax credit for doing so.

While there has been a lot of focus on the increase in the number of employees working remotely at least part of the time going forward, there are nine additional forces that I think will shape business in 2021.

Starting February 15 and continuing through May 15, Marketplaces using the HealthCare.gov platform will operationalize functionality to make a SEP available to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who are submitting a new application or updating an existing application.

Employers are often looking for ways to manage rising health care costs. One common approach they may consider is offering opt-out arrangements to their employees.

OSHA issued worker safety guidance for coronavirus protection programs on January 29, requiring greater input from employees and enhanced mask protections.

Health insurance issuers and employment-based group health plans face new federal requirements to demonstrate their mental health parity compliance.

Some employers have been surprised by the new requirement to report wages paid for leave taken under the FFCRA, but W-2s can be corrected if already issued.

Life insurance from your employer is a valued benefit for millions of American workers, but the amount often falls short of what you actually need.

Managing your garage business can be challenging — you are responsible for many important aspects of your business, from advertising and accounting to ordering parts and managing employees. You may also be responsible for customer vehicles left in your care, triggering the need for garagekeepers coverage.