The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the report of the Federal Interagency Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance (Task Force). The report, Long-Term Care Insurance: Recommendations for Improvement of Regulation, describes the work conducted by the Task Force and presents recommendations to reform the regulation of long-term care insurance (LTCI) in the United […]
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EPA Finalizes Rule to Streamline, Modernize Permit Process
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that streamlines and modernizes the review of permits by the Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) for the first time in nearly three decades. Additionally, the final rule provides more flexibility to regulated parties, states and tribes, and the public. “Over the years, the scope of […]
Everything You Need to Know about Filing Tax Returns on July 15
As the July due date for filing a tax return draws closer, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers about the many resources available on IRS.gov. Whether on home computers or mobile devices, the number of taxpayers visiting IRS.gov continues to grow year after year. Easy-to-use tools, available 24 hours a day on the IRS website, have […]
DOL Letters Attempt to Clarify Wage and Hour Issues for Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced five new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an official, written opinion by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances presented by the person or entity that […]
EEOC to Drop Incentive Requirement for Wellness Programs
The EEOC has approved a proposed rulemaking addressing what level of incentives employers may lawfully offer to encourage employee participation in wellness programs that require disclosure of medical information, without violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was drafted in response to a decision by the U.S. District Court […]