Cammayo's Compliance Talk: Recent Episodes
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Join us for Cammayo’s Compliance Talk, a new weekly series focused on employee benefits that tackles the latest relevant developments, questions, and conversations surrounding the dynamic times organizations are navigating amid the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Hear Michelle Cammayo, Bolton’s in-house compliance expert and thought leader, and her featured guest Bob Radecki, Benefit Comply’s Senior Regulatory and Public Policy Analyst, as they recount their weekly interactions and experiences, and review crucial information that organizations need to know.
On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on federal transparency efforts, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the deadline for businesses to use the new I-9 form. Michelle answered your questions regarding penalties for employers who fail to comply with the Pay Transparency Law and California's Long-Term Care insurance.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
On this installment of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on proposed healthcare bills, wellness plan schemes, and requirements small employers must meet to qualify for the Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Relief Grant. Michelle answered your questions regarding non-discrimination rules and the California Bereavement Leave Law.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle Updates attendees on the deadline to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees and Paid Family and Medical Leave policies. Michelle answered questions about notice requirements regarding the end of the national emergency and polled attendees on ChatGPT use in the workplace.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle is joined by Kathy Krul-Manor and Larry Comp to update attendees on the importance of California's new pay transparency law and the regulations organizations must follow. Michelle answered your questions regarding how to address pay gaps, requirements for employees outside of California, and penalties for not disclosing pay information.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle polls attendees on the new California transparency law and discusses big updates including, 2023 FSA limits and the fix for the ACA "family glitch." Michelle answered your questions regarding requirements for labor law posters with remote workers, specifications determining a qualifying event, life insurance conversions, and handling FSA deductions during a termination.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on upcoming compliance deadlines and programs, including MLR rebates, open enrollment regulations and the BCBSA class action lawsuit. Michelle answered your questions regarding when to deduct voluntary life premiums, deduction types for Aflac policies, and handling FSA maximums for new hires.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
Michelle explores how newly passed federal regulations may significantly increase healthcare cost transparency, as well as impact OSHA guidelines due to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Michelle included updates regarding the rise of medical renewals, and answered your questions around domestic partner healthcare regulations, employers ability to pay for Medicare premiums, and FMLA regulations to terminate coverage.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to AskMichelle@boltonco.com and Michelle will answer them on the next episode.
On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle is joined by IMA's Employee Benefits Compliance Attorney, Craig Truitt, to discuss how employers can boost employee retention and recruitment, including ways to expand benefits impacted by the Dobbs decision. Michelle answered your questions regarding legal rules associated with employee relocation, terminating benefits for extended medical leave, and qualifying payment alternatives for domestic partner premiums.
Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your question to AskMichelle@boltonco.com.
Join Michelle Cammayo as she covers several pertinent topics surrounding return to work efforts in this edition of Compliance Talk. Now that mask mandates are in flux, what are employers supposed to do as employees make their way back into the office? Michelle provides input on this topic as well as the latest news regarding COBRA subsidies—specific to the American Rescue Plan Act. You’ll also hear about the latest news regarding the Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement and what employers should do regarding claims. Tune in, listen and stay compliant with Michelle.
On this episode of Compliance Talk with Michelle Cammayo, we take a closer look at the topic of personal wellbeing as it pertains to physical, mental and emotional health as return to work efforts begin to ramp up. Hear from Bolton’s Wellness Manager Karissa Ferrari about helpful trends and tips along with the latest information regarding vaccine clinics. You’ll also hear the top compliance questions currently face, including information surrounding recent ARPA COBRA subsidies.
On this episode of Compliance Talk, Michelle Cammayo provides some updates on discussions that had emerged during the previous “Employee Vaccine” edition of the show. Listen now to hear the latest developments on the American Rescue Plan Act COBRA subsidies, DCAP election increases and FFCRA extensions. You will also get up to speed on California’s and New York’s latest COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave law updates. If you’re an employer or HR professional, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Bolton’s Vice President of Compliance Michelle Cammayo is joined by Fisher & Phillips’ Employment & Labor Law Attorney Nicole Kamm to discuss the topic up of employee vaccines, answer your questions and provide guidance during this special episode. Listen in to learn more about potential associated costs, how to go about designing an employer policy, maintaining a safe work environment and best practices regarding onsite vaccine clinics.
Recently, there’s been some news surrounding California State Reporting CAA 2021, which Michelle recently wrote a blog post about ( https://boltonco.com/2021/01/08/california-individual-mandate-impending-reporting-deadline-for-employers ). She digs into this topic deeper and answers listener questions related to FSA and more. As Michelle notes, the development saw California enact its own individual mandate that employers must follow. Listen now to hear the latest on what employers need to know.
The pandemic has seen a number of employers being asked by employees about reimbursing their contributions—since they can’t spend down their funds. Michelle provides some perspective on this topic, along with some updates on state reporting, CARES Act and discussions surrounding deadlines as the year comes to a close.
Michelle Cammayo is joined by Nicole Kamm of Fisher Phillips. Nicole represents a broad range of clients, from small businesses to national companies, in a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, construction, transportation and professional services. She brings her expertise to this week's show focus, which includes updates pertaining to testing, regulatory requirements and the latest legal developments surrounding the pandemic environment.
In this episode of Compliance Talk, Michelle takes a closer look at some pandemic-focused updates that employers should pay attention to. Among the topics covered on this episode, Michelle highlights developments surrounding furloughs, Infectious Disease Plans updates and similar actions in response to COVID-19. Beyond the latest updates, Michelle dives into some listener questions surrounding schools and organizations that have to think beyond the basics of return to work.
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On this episode of Compliance Talk, Michelle covers some key characteristics of COVID-19 patients, provides insight on screening updates that employers should know about, and addresses some questions emerging around COBRA, ACA and the HEROES act
On this episode of Cammayo’s Compliance talk, Michelle and Jonathan talk about premium credits, office reopenings and a range of recent developments facing employers.
Michelle addresses the latest on insurance carriers and how premium credits are being handled. She also reviews new IRS notices that provide updates on mid-year changes and qualifying events, extended claims period and FSA rollover increases.
Hear the latest about insurance carrier premium credits and what that means for employers and employees—along with some best recommended practices. In addition, we will take a closer look at IRS notice 2020-29 and discuss extended Cobra deadlines.
Join Michelle and Nicole as they dive into updates pertaining to the recent disaster relief notice and how it affects almost all employers offering group health plans. And stay tuned for some relevant coverage on issues from the week prior, including the discussions that are emerging around reopening doors and moving back into the workspace.
Join Michelle and Nicole as they dive into updates pertaining to The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This includes discussions on the Department of Labor’s latest FAQ updates, new guidance on paid leave and clarifications for recent developments surrounding Los Angeles employers.
Tune in to hear Michelle and Patrick cover the week’s crucial updates and news, including:
- Updates from pertaining to Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) 401 k provisions
- The latest developments surrounding The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Relevant issues from last week pertaining to FSA and FFCRA
Hear about new details on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Corona Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. There’s also coverage on the latest provisions surrounding emergency paid sick leave and employer scenarios that have started to emerge.
Topics covered include time-sensitive developments surrounding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Corona Aid Relief and Economic Security Act along with details on provisions to emergency Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) expansion and emergency paid sick leave.