"Your plan's choices are limited by two rules that apply to all qualified transportation plans: [1] the 'no-former-employees' rule, which prohibits qualified transportation plans from reimbursing expenses incurred and paid after termination of employment, and [2] the 'no-refunds' rule, which prohibits refunds of unused balances. These rules apply equally to employer contributions and pre-tax compensation reductions."  MORE >>

"If an employer has reason to believe an employee's absence or need for time off is FMLA-qualifying, the employer is responsible for designating the leave as FMLA protected.... In order to appropriately evaluate whether an employee's time off for medical needs triggers the FMLA, employers should have a thorough understanding of how the FMLA defines 'serious medical condition.' ... Once an employer has reason to believe an employee may be entitled to FMLA leave, employers are required to comply with the FMLA's notice requirements."  MORE >>

"As of August 28, 2025, paid sick leave will no longer be required in Missouri.... Employers who modified prior paid leave policies or created new paid leave policies due to the passage of the paid sick leave law should consider whether they want to continue providing paid sick leave benefits, revert back to their prior policy, or something in between."  MORE >>

"[Premiums for the short-term disability insurance program administered by the Puerto Rico DOL-HR (SINOT)] are relatively high vis-à-vis its covered benefits. As a result, many, if not most, companies doing business in Puerto Rico prefer to comply with the Mandate through their own STD plans ... This article provides an overview of the Mandate and SINOT; it then describes the process that employers should follow to comply with the Mandate through an STD plan."  MORE >>

"89% of those currently sponsoring group health plans worry they won't be able to afford it within three years.... 75% of respondents say employers should make defined monetary contributions for employees to use toward purchasing their own coverage, rather than sponsoring a traditional employer-based group health plan.... 66% of those not currently offering group health benefits say they would contribute toward the cost of employee-purchased health insurance premiums if there was a way to do so.... 54% of respondents remain unfamiliar with or uneducated about ICHRA[.]"  MORE >>

"How does employer size affect Medicare requirements? ... What about employees with dependents? ... Why should employers care about Medicare education? ... What employers can do: [1] Add a dedicated Medicare resource to your benefits package ... [2] Provide employees access to one-on-one guidance who can walk them through eligibility, enrollment, and dependent coordination ... [3] Communicate early and often[.]"  MORE >>