Compliance Corner November 9, 2021 Announcements | View All Podcast Episode 114: OSHA’s Guidance (ETS) on Employer COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley break down the recent OSHA guidance (emergency temporary standard, or ETS) relating to the employer COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate. Chase outlines the general requirement for employers with 100 or more employees to ensure employees are vaccinated or tested regularly. Suzanne and Chase discuss legal challenges to the ETS guidance at the federal and state level. The two outline the ETS requirements relating to counting employees, vaccination policies, proof of vaccination status, alternative testing, employee notification and penalties. The two close by discussing some practical planning tips, and the importance of engaging outside counsel to assist with mandate compliance. Every other week, NFP's legal experts make the subject of compliance personal for a wide audience. By breaking down the daunting details of emerging policies and bridging the gap between legislation and what it means for the listener, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley make compliance issues relatable and relevant. Visit our Soundcloud page every two weeks for the most up-to-date episode. November Get Wise Wednesdays – Register Now As 2021 comes to an end, there are still a number of benefits compliance issues that are being impacted by COVID-19. Join us for a discussion of the government guidance that we received during the pandemic. We will discuss guidance that has expired, such as paid leave under the FFCRA and COBRA premium assistance under ARPA; temporary guidance soon to expire, such as mid-year election change relief, exemption of telehealth services for purposes of HSA-eligibility and the increased DCAP exclusion. We will also provide reminders concerning employers’ ongoing compliance obligations related to COVID-19. We’re Still in the Outbreak Period: End-of-Year COVID-19 Benefits Compliance Considerations November 17, 2021 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CT (3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET) Register Now A recording will be posted to the NFP Webinars Page within 48 hours of the live webinar. Those listening to a recorded webinar aren’t eligible for recertification credit. All programs are pending approval for 1.0 (general) recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, visit the HR Certification Institute website at hrci.org. COVID-19 Updates | View All COVID-19-Related Benefits Compliance Resources Available OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate IRS Provides COVID-19 Guidance on Retiree Rehires and Qualified Pension Plan Distributions Healthcare Reform Updates | View All Federal Health Updates | View All IRS Releases 2021 Form 1095-B CMS Publishes 2022 ICHRA Employer LCSP Premium Look-up Table CMS Requires Agency Contact Information for Certain No Surprise Billing Disclosures Retirement Updates | View All DOL Extends Temporary Enforcement Policy of Fiduciary Investment Advice Rules IRS Announces 2022 Limits on Benefits and Contributions for Qualified Retirement Plans IRS Releases Draft 2022 Instructions for Forms 1099-R and 5498 State Updates | View All Colorado Massachusetts New Jersey New York Oklahoma Washington FAQ Updates | View All FAQ: Which mid-year election change requests are still impacted by the extension of certain timeframes? Login Contact Us Insights Careers Leadership About NFP Copyright © 2021 NFP Corp. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Legal Notices | Site Map Follow Us × This website uses cookies By using our website you consent to selected cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Read more STRICTLY NECESSARY PERFORMANCE TARGETING FUNCTIONALITY UNCLASSIFIED ACCEPT ALL DECLINE ALL SHOW DETAILS