Leanne Reagan

Finally in Play: A Refresher on the Fiduciary Rule for Plan Sponsors

By Leanne Reagan and Angelica C. Fortney on June 12, 2017 Posted in Employee Benefits

On the heels of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta’s announcement that the Department of Labor’s oft-delayed “Fiduciary Rule” would finally take effect on June 9^th, Congressmen introduced new legislation on June 8^th to overturn it. The new bill’s sponsors, House Representatives Phil Roe (R-TN) and Peter Roskam (R-IL), and other opponents contend that the Fiduciary Rule is flawed … Continue Reading

Traps for the Unwary: Does Your Employee Handbook Comply with the Affordable Care Act?

By Zarra R. Elias and Leanne Reagan on August 9, 2016 Posted in Employee Handbooks & Policies

Do you think you’ve complied with the Affordable Care Act mandates? Before you answer yes, you’d best take a close look at your Employee Handbook – a minefield for mistakes.… Continue Reading

Professional Employer Organizations: New Tax Services Possible

By Beth Alcalde, Leanne Reagan and Erin M. O'Neal on April 9, 2015 Posted in Employee Benefits

Currently, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) have no comprehensive federal framework under which to offer employment tax collection and remittance services to their clients. The Small Business Efficiency Act (“SBEA Act”) is set to change this effective as of January 1, 2016, following an interim deadline for the IRS to establish a federal certification program for interested PEOs by July 1, … Continue Reading