Employee Benefits – Fiducial Blog

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): What You Need to Know

September 23, 2020

HSAs are misunderstood and underused. Congress created them so those with HDHPs could save for medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Qualified retirement plan rules affect COVID-19-related layoffs and rehires

September 11, 2020

Have you laid off employees because of COVID-19? Plan to rehire some of them before 2020 ends? If so, and you offer a qualified retirement plan, listen up!

Offering COBRA to employees furloughed because of COVID-19

June 19, 2020

Many employers have placed all or some employees on mandatory furloughs. If your company has done so, you may wonder if you have to offer COBRA benefits.

FFCRA’s Paid Leave Questions Get DOL Clarification

June 1, 2020

If you felt befuddled by the FFCRA’s initial guidelines on paid leave, you’re not alone. Luckily, Fiducial has answers with the DOL's updated guidelines.

How the CARES Act Affects Employer-Sponsored Benefits

May 11, 2020

Do you know how the CARES Act affects employer-sponsored benefits like testing and medications to treat COVID-19? Fiducial has the highlights.

Paid Sick or Family Leave, Health Plans Addressed by Temporary Regs

May 4, 2020

The Dept. of Labor issued temporary regulations for the emergency paid sick and family leave. Theses regulations are provided under the FFCRA and CARES Act.

Sick Leave and Child Care Leave Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is affecting people's ability to work. Fiducial has the information you need about qualifying for sick leave and family care leave.

The New COVID-19 Law (CARES Act) Provides Businesses with Relief

April 13, 2020

President Trump signed into law another COVID-19 law (CARES Act), which provides extensive relief for businesses and employers. Read on for specifics.