EEOC Issues New Guidance on Workplace Vaccine Policies
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance for employers regarding employment vaccination programs.
Client Alert: PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2021!
In Notice 2020-84, the Internal Revenue Service set forth the PCORI amount imposed on insured and self-funded health plans for policy and plan years that end on or after October 1, 2020 and before October 1, 2021.
Michigan House Committee Advances Bill to Regulate delta-8 THC
On May 18, 2021, the Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee unanimously approved a package of bills, including House Bill 4517, requiring hemp-derived delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol to be regulated by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
Client Alert: IRS Issues Important Information on COBRA Subsidies
The IRS has recently issued 86 questions and answers regarding the COBRA premium assistance requirements under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”).
Client Alert: IRS Clarifies Taxation of Dependent Care Benefits Due to Extended Grace Periods or Expanded Carryovers
In Notice 2021-26, the IRS clarifies the taxable nature of benefits under dependent care assistance programs (“DCAPs”) that adopted the extended grace period or expanded carryover options for 2021 and/or 2022.
IRS Announces 2022 Adjustments for HSAs & Excepted-Benefit HRAs
The IRS has released its 2022 annual inflation adjustments for Health Savings Accounts (“HSAs”) as determined under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Can Employers Ask Their Employees if They Have Been Vaccinated?
One of the most common is whether employers can inquire about whether their employees have been vaccinated. Employers are wise to seek legal counsel regarding this issue, as any medical inquiry by an employer could give rise to legal risks.
Can Higher Education Institutions Make COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory for Students?
On April 23, 2021, the University of Michigan announced that all students who choose to live on its Ann Arbor campus during the 2021 fall term will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Michigan Workplaces May Return to In-Person Work on May 24 Under “MI Vacc to Normal” Plan
Michigan workers may return to in-person work in all sectors of business on May 24 now that 55 percent of residents age 16 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Expands Eligibility for Adult-Use Licenses
Effective March 1, 2021, applicants for multiple classes of adult-use marijuana (i.e., recreational marijuana) licenses are no longer required to hold an active medical marijuana permit to be eligible.