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Capabilities include cost containment and plan design, benefits administration, compliance, employee communication, benefits technology and vendor management.
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Recent Updates From Alera Group
News
Legal Alert: Dependent Care Assistance Programs, Health FSAs & COVID-19
Updated 04/01/20
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are dealing with how to handle Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs) when employees are no longer working and not in need of childcare, or alternatively, an employee’s childcare program/center/provider has closed due to... Read More
Legal Alert: The CARES Act – Retirement Plan Provisions
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act includes several provisions impacting retirement plans.
Withdrawal Provisions
The CARES ACT waives the 10% early withdrawal penalty tax on “Coronavirus Related... Read More
Legal Alert: Congress Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
On March 27, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act comes as a continued response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that is significantly impacting the United States. The Act is a $2.2 trillion economic package that... Read More
Insights
Wellbeing Wrap-up: Mental Wellbeing & COVID-19
Having a safe place for employees to care for their mental health is essential for workplaces to be their best and for employees to experience wellbeing. Liz Entin, Director of Health Strategies & Solutions at SIG, an Alera Group firm in Baltimore, MD, interviews NAMI Metro... Read More
Managing Anxiety During a Pandemic
It’s no surprise that rates of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders soar during pandemics.1 Currently, 58% of U.S. workers are suffering from COVID-related anxiety, and 35% say it’s interfering with their workplace productivity.2
In times of stress or trauma, such as a... Read More
COVID-19 FAQ Guides for Employees & Employers
In these unprecedented times, we know that both employers and employees are looking for guidance when it comes to COVID-19. We've compiled two FAQ guides for employees and employers that walk through the answers to the frequently asked questions that our firms around the nation are... Read More
Events
8
Apr
How to Prepare
for a DOL Audit
How to Preparefor a DOL Audit
During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, BAN’s Director of Compliance, will provide attendees with tips for surviving a Department of Labor (DOL) audit, including an overview of what to expect... More Info
12
May
Q2
Compliance Update
Compliance Update
Join Stacy Barrow (MBWL) and Danielle Capilla (Alera Group) for a quarterly compliance recap! You won't want to miss these... More Info
20
May
Global Mental Health
Strategy for Multinationals
Strategy for Multinationals
With mental health issues on the rise, companies globally are putting their attention on creating strategic change that can... More Info
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