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What is a “Functional” Fiduciary?
ERISA’s Fiduciary Duties Understanding the nature of an ERISA benefit-plan-fiduciary is a big deal; naming fiduciaries and identifying "fiduciary-like" decisions is an even bigger one. A recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion reminds employers that the types of decisions
IRS Updates VCP Electronic Submission Procedures, Revises Form
On June 28, 2019, the IRS issued its June Employee Plans News, in which the agency announced comparatively minor changes to the submission procedures applicable to the IRS Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System ("EPCRS"). The changes include revisions to required
DOL Finalizes Regulations Expanding Access to MEPS By Small Employer Groups
On July 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued final regulations intended to expand access to retirement savings plans (including 401(k) plans) for employees of small businesses, by allowing them to group together for purposes of establishing “multiple-employer
IRS Expands Preventive Care Benefits for Chronic Conditions
Employees can now purchase chronic illness medications with health savings account (“HSA”) dollars instead of paying off their high deductible for insurance to cover the costs. On July 17, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) expanded the list of preventive