The Federal Trade Commission published a proposed rule[1] Jan. 5 that would effectively prohibit noncompete clauses for employees and other workers in all but very limited circumstances.[2] This article focuses on the impact the proposed rule could have on employee benefit and compensation arrangements, if it becomes effective in its current form. Golden Parachute Implications...
As we enter the fourth quarter of 2022, sponsors and administrators of employee benefit plans have a lot to juggle. From open enrollment and required notices to plan document deadlines, it is a busy time of year. Yet, there always seems to be something new to add to the mix. This year is no different. ...
This is the fifth article in our series covering the various employee benefits-related changes contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by the President on December 22, 2017. Some of the most fundamental changes under the Act in the employee benefits and executive compensation arena impact executive compensation paid by tax-exempt employers and...… Continue Reading
This is the fourth article in our series covering the various employee benefits-related changes contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by the President on December 22, 2017. In addition to the changes we have already discussed in this blog, the Act made significant changes to the taxation of executive compensation arrangements through...… Continue Reading
In IRS Notice 2018-06, the IRS announced a 30-day automatic extension for the furnishing of 2017 IRS Forms 1095-B (Health Coverage) and 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage), from January 31, 2018 to March 2, 2018. This extension was made in response to requests by employers, insurers, and other providers of health insurance coverage...… Continue Reading
On December 2, 2017, the U.S. Senate passed its version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which follows a prior passage on November 16, 2017, of a House version of the tax bill. The bills must now be reconciled by a joint committee of House and Senate members, but both bills would make significant...… Continue Reading
On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (the “Bill”) as part of proposed tax reform legislation. The Bill is sweeping in scope and provides for significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), including in the area of executive compensation and employee...… Continue Reading
