Regulations

Curbing Employee Absence Abuse with BASIC

An employee's ability to sporadically take small increments of…

Supreme Court: Inherited IRAs Don't Qualify for Bankruptcy Exemption

The U.S. Supreme Court has held -- in a unanimous decision --…

IRS Clarifies Its Position on Contributing to Employee Health Coverage

Last year, the IRS spelled out how it would treat employer contributions…

FAQ regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Set out below is an additional Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)…

FAQs Released About FMLA Leave and Same-Sex Spouses

1. Q. What regulatory change is the Department proposing? A.…

Update on the IRA 'One Rollover a Year' Rule

The U.S. Tax Courtmade a controversial ruling in January that…

Don't Become the Latest DOL Press Release: On-Site FMLA Investigations

The new Department of Labor FMLA Branch Chief is calling 2014…

BASIC's Absence Management: Simplify & Improve Employer Administration

Managing multiple employee leaves can present a huge drain on…

Is Severe Obesity Protected by the ADA? Some Courts Say 'Yes'

Last month, a U.S. District Court rejected an employer's petition…

Amending the regulatory definition of spouse under the FMLA

Last year, in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court struck…