Mandated Benefits 2020 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive and practical reference manual that covers key federal regulatory issues which must be addressed by human resources managers, benefits specialists, and company executives in all industries. This comprehensive and practical guide clearly and concisely describes the essential requirements and administrative processes necessary to comply with employment and benefits-related regulations. Mandated Benefits 2020 Compliance Guide includes in-depth coverage of these and other major federal regulations and developments: HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Wellness Programs: ADA and GINA regulations Mental Health Parity Act, as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act Reporting Requirements with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission AAPs: final rules Pay Transparency Act Mandated Benefits 2020 Compliance Guide helps take the guesswork out of managing employee benefits and human resources by clearly and concisely describing the essential requirements and administrative processes necessary to comply with each regulation. It offers suggestions for protecting employers against the most common litigation threats and recommendations for handling various types of employee problems. Throughout the Guide are numerous exhibits, useful checklists and forms, and do's and don'ts. A list of HR audit questions at the beginning of each chapter serves as an aid in evaluating your company's level of regulatory compliance. In addition, Mandated Benefits 2020 Compliance Guide provides the latest information on: Family and Medical Leave Substance Abuse in the Workplace Workplace Health and Safety Recordkeeping and Documentation Integrating ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Related Requirements Significant Developments at the EEOC Affirmative Action Plans Retirement Savings Plans and Pensions Pay Practices and Administration Health, Life, and Disability Insurance Managing the Welfare Benefits Package Human Resources Risk Management And much more! Previous Edition: Mandated Benefits 2019 Compliance Guide, ISBN 9781543800449

Mandated Benefits 2022 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive and practical reference manual that covers key federal regulatory issues which must be addressed by human resources managers, benefits specialists, and company executives in all industries. This comprehensive and practical guide clearly and concisely describes the essential requirements and administrative processes necessary to comply with employment and benefits-related regulations.

The premier resource in the field of Form 5500 preparation, 5500 Preparer's Manual will help you handle the required annual Form 5500 filings for both pension benefits and welfare benefit plans. Written by an expert in the field of Form 5500 preparation, the 2015 Plan Years edition provides: Up-to-date, line-by-line explanations, making it easy to prepare forms for filings At-a-glance charts and examples covering key requirements, filing summaries, due dates, penalties, and more Step-by-step instructions for electronic filing, including electronic signatures, transmission, and accessing government software And more! The 2015 Plan Years edition has been completely updated to include guidance on: ERISA Filing Acceptance System 2 (EFAST2) processes and requirements for mandatory electronic filing and how to amend the Form 5500 filings using the electronic system Late filings, the DOLand’s Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance (DFVC) Program, and the latest IRS rules that must be satisfied in order to qualify for full relief under DFVC Information about the new IRS compliance questions appearing on Form 5500-EZ as well as Schedules H, I, and R and why it may be advisable to forego completing those items for 2015 plan years How to qualify for relief from the audit requirements that apply to small pension plans How to prepare and submit current and late filings of the Form 8955-SSA, as well as the mandatory electronic filing rules that apply to most filers The attachment to Form 5500 series that identifies employers participating in multiple employer plans (MEPs) The latest model language issued for summary annual reports and annual funding notice disclosures required of certain plans And much more