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Employer Voting Leave Obligations
Oct. 30, 2020 – With Election Day drawing near, employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees for time off from work to vote.
Read MoreFinal Forms and Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released
Oct. 29, 2020 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2020 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056.
Read MoreDOL Updates Q&As on Employee Leave Under the FFCRA
Oct. 9, 2020 – the DOL made revisions to FFCRA regulations, undertaken in response to a federal court decision that invalidated part of the original regulations.
Read MoreIRS Provides Transition Relief for 2020 ACA Reporting
On Oct. 2, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-76.
Read MoreTPS Insurance of Owatonna Joins North Risk Partners
Sept. 25, 2020 – In July TPS Insurance Agency in Owatonna, Minn., joined North Risk Partners. All seven members of TPS’ team will continue to…
Read MoreFiedler Insurance in Sioux Falls Joins North Risk Partners
Sept. 24, 2020 – Employee benefits agency Fiedler Insurance in Sioux Falls, S.D., has joined North Risk Partners. The new partnership, effective July, expands North…
Read MoreNew Family Medical Leave Rules in Massachusetts
August 28, 2020 – Beginning January 1, 2021, Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will become available in Massachusetts.
Read MoreAffordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021
August 3, 2020 – The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2021 for determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Read MoreSome Draft Forms for 2020 ACA Reporting Released
August 3, 2020 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released draft 2020 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 6056.
Read MoreExecutive Order Mandating Face Coverings in Minnesota
On Saturday, July 25, people in Minnesota were required to begin wearing face coverings in all public indoor spaces to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 per Executive Order 20-81 issued by Governor Walz.
Read MoreTitle IX Rules on Sexual Misconduct
July 13, 2020 – After a lengthy notice and comment process, the Department of Education released its long-awaited Title IX rules on sexual harassment on May 6, 2020.
Read More$10K Grants for MN Businesses Under 50 Employees
June 29, 2020 – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the opening of applications for the new Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants Program.
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