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On Feb. 26, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 to provide guidance on the duration
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Amazon announced an upcoming expansion of its health care service, Amazon Care. Amazon has been servicing Amazon employees in Washington
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Group-term life insurance is a common employer-sponsored life insurance offering. This article discusses the basics of this coverage, plus important rules and considerations. The Basics
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) create an employee retention tax credit, which is designed to encourage eligible employers to keep
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Amazon announced an upcoming expansion of its health care service, Amazon Care. Amazon has been servicing Amazon employees in Washington
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Many employers provide employees with employer-paid group-term life insurance benefits or arrange for employees to purchase group-term life insurance benefits. Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section
Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefits trends. This document summarizes the main points of the 2020 survey
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Life insurance is one of the most common employer-provided benefits. This article covers the basics you should know, from types of coverage to promoting it
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