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We provide you with the tools that ensure peace of mind when dealing with the very complicated new world of government compliance (including ACA).

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The PPP Loan forgiveness application forms (3508, 2508EZ, and 3508S) show an expiration date on the upper right corner.  That is purely for SBA internal compliance with the Paper Reduction Act and reflects only a temporary expiration date.  #ACA #StateMan https://t.co/Kn0NP77vIZ

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What a year 2020 has been and continues to be.  Is anyone else ready to ring in 2021 just to say goodbye to the mess that 2020 has been?  With that said, there are still some things in 2020 that can’t be washed away with the passing into a new year. #ACA https://t.co/ZAlSZVcsxN

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The IRS recently published the draft instructions for the 2020 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. https://t.co/aY3tQBlAbD

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The IRS recently published the draft instructions for the 2020 Forms 1094-B and 1095-B. #1095 #IRS https://t.co/HVcisge0U8

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The IRS recently addressed 2020 Form 1094 and 1095 reporting requirements, which apply to self-insured employers and applicable large employers (ALEs) in IRS Notice 2020-76, and include the following important developments: https://t.co/eyCScdarJd

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The IRS is open for business again. Employer Shared Responsibility Payments are now being assessed again on 2017’ tax year.  Don’t forget to offer to 95% of those eligible and make it affordable or face these letters. https://t.co/Tia0g4Dr1l

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Our very own Sharon Alt, Senior Client Liason is leading a CE Class: Employer Reporting - Whos job is it? at the annual FWAHU Sales Symposium September 23-24. https://t.co/GnSe8DzdkJ

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After it became clear that not all schools would be fully reopening for the new school year, employers and employees alike have been wondering how the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) would apply ... https://t.co/JptPl8r2y0

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Are you more vulnerable than you think when it comes to IRS ACA Penalties?  Even in 2020 the IRS continues to enforce and collect penalties.

Full information at the link. https://t.co/I92FTUFCkd

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Littler Mendelson Publication 7.31.20 On Friday, July 24, 2020, Governor Baker signed a bill designating Juneteenth (June 19th) as an annual state holiday in Massachusetts.  https://t.co/pV4XBPLzna

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A quick update for those employers who are preparing for the 2021 plan year and setting the employee contribution $ amount: The IRS published the 4980H(b) affordability percentage for 2021 at 9.83% (an increase from 9.78% in 2020). https://t.co/YDtKTWjih8

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Tesla selects Austin, Texas, as next 'gigafactory' location https://t.co/XtRgzsyCf2

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For those keeping watch, the IRS has released the “Draft as of July 13, 2020” 1094 and 1095C Forms.  While the 1094C has not been changed, the 1095C Form has several changes. https://t.co/fzwjbd9fXU

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When the Stormborn closes doors... https://t.co/aT1RDOVf1e

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‘Game of Thrones’ hangover could cost $3.3 billion in productivity as many plan to miss work the Monday after the finale https://t.co/nvcE5itPaa

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ALEs, Be Aware: Two Sets of Rules Must Be Followed for Rehires https://t.co/hVbX8qrkF1 via @etccompanies #ALEs #Healthcare #HealthcarePlans #Benefits #HealthcareBenefits #HR #Employees #Rehiring #Regulations #ESR #EmployeeSharedResponsibility

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What Employers Need to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee https://t.co/CQyKADB1zs via @etccompanies #Termination #HR #Employees #Employers #Fired #Layoff #RightSizing #Discipline #CorrectiveAction #Warnings #Documentation #Morale

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Wow! What a gift for the new gig economy:
DOL Opinion Letter on FLSA Seems Like Christmas Already
https://t.co/28Y9BkTdoS #gigeconomy #DOL #FLSA #Labor #Uber #Lyft #WorkFromHome g #PlatformEconomy #LaborLaw #TaxLaw #Compliance #DeptOfLabor #FairLaborStandardsAct

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How to Make Meetings with Remote Employees Effective https://t.co/XLdwX345We #RemoteMeetings #RemoteEmployees #WorkingFromHome #RemoteWorkforce

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Distilling What Went Wrong In Latest Settled EEOC Lawsuits https://t.co/X1Lz7heJXr via @etccompanies

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Why the Court recently struck down the AHP Final Rule...
https://t.co/hRaxJ1FfPZ #ACA #AHPs #ERISA #DOL #DepartmentOfLabor #SmallBusiness #HealthPlans #Employers #EmploymentLaw