COVID-19 relief extended the deadlines for taking action under COBRA. Here are the issues plan sponsors should be considering.

Pensions & Investments Article Quoting Carol Buckmann Highlights Target-Date Fund Risks and Volatility

Carol Buckmann weighs in on the Pensions & Investments article that highlights target-date fund risks and volatility.

Elizabeth Drigotas to Speak at Practicing Law Institute Executive Compensation Event

Elizabeth Drigotas will be speaking at the Practicing Law Institute program, “Hot Issues in Executive Compensation 2020,” on September 9, 2020.

Compensation/Employment, COVID-19, Firm NewsElizabeth DrigotasSeptember 3, 2020Executive Compensation, COVID-19

Elizabeth Drigotas to Speak at Worldwide Employee Benefits Network Event About COVID-19 and the New Workplace

Elizabeth Drigotas to speak on COVID-19 and the new workplace on September 17, 2020.

COVID-19, Firm News, WorkplaceElizabeth DrigotasAugust 17, 2020COVID-19, coronavirus, Workplace, Employee Benefits

IRS Guidance on Waived RMDs and a New Rollover Deadline

The IRS has explained how plan sponsors and participants can handle the waiver of 2020 required minimum distributions.

Harvard Business Review Interviews Irene Bassock on Safe Return to Work Processes

Irene Bassock weighs in on Harvard Business Review article on ways to create a supportive workplace environment for all individuals, especially those at high risk of getting ill from COVID-,19 as they return to work.

COVID-19, Firm News, WorkplaceIrene BassockJune 30, 2020Workplace, COVID-19

IRS Eases Spousal Consent Rules During 2020

The coronavirus has prevented participants from getting spousal consents they need to get distributions and loans. IRS has provided temporary relief.

Reopening During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Getting Specific

Elizabeth Drigotas shares additional, more detailed resources to help businesses reopen safely during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19, Compensation/EmploymentElizabeth DrigotasMay 25, 2020Workplace, compliance, COVID-19

Carol Buckmann Tapped to Write Weekly COVID-19 Column for PLANSPONSOR Magazine

Carol Buckmann authors COVID-19 Compliance Corner, a weekly column in PLANSPONSOR magazine.

Reopening after COVID-19: Assessing Risk and Implementing Workplace Protections

Elizabeth Drigotas provides guidance and suggested resources for employers seeking to create a safe workplace as they reopen their doors after closing due to COVID-19.

COVID-19, Compensation/EmploymentElizabeth DrigotasMay 11, 2020COVID-19, Workplace, compliance