UBA Compliance Webinar Series | Hosted by UBA and Presented by Fisher Phillips

Join us for the UBA Compliance Webinar series on the second Tuesday of every month.
UBA hosts a live 60-minute intermediate-level compliance webinar to help employers and HR professionals
gain knowledge about rapidly changing employee benefits laws.

Hosted by UBA and Presented by:

Carl Pilger is of counsel in the Atlanta office of Fisher Phillips, a valued UBA Alliance, and a member of the firm's Employee Benefits Practice Group. He advises clients with respect to all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, with an emphasis on health and other welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans, consumer-driven healthcare options, and employee wellness programs.

Cost:
$200 per webinar

UBA Partner Firm employees enjoy complimentary registration and may offer their clients a promo code. To use a promo code:

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Earn SHRM / HRCI Credits
Each webinar is approved for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI professional development credit.

2023 Calendar

January

Jan. 10, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Contact your UBA Partner Firm to request an archived webinar.

What the IRS' New ACA Penalty Process Means for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs)
Attend this month's webinar to learn how the IRS' renewed enforcement efforts will impact employer reporting and associated penalty exposure.

Gain insights into:

Determining ALE status
Section 4980H offer of coverage requirements
Common errors and oversights

Be able to answer these questions:

Why have the enforcement efforts increased?
What is the process of responding?
What are the penalties for non-compliant employers?

February

Feb. 14, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Shedding Light on Qualifying Events and Special Enrollment Periods
Attend this month's webinar to learn how, when, and why the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows an employee to make midyear election changes.

Gain insights into:

Section 125 irrevocable plan elections
Which family members are impacted by permitted changes and The Family Glitch
Common HR errors and oversight

Be able to answer these questions:

When can and can't employees make changes outside of open enrollment?
How are tax-favored accounts impacted by permitted changes?
What applicable plan documents should an employer have and what are penalties for non-compliance?

March

Coming Soon
Mar. 14, 2023
1 p.m. CST

It Never Gets Old: An Employer's Guide to Medicare and Group Health Plans
Attend this month's webinar to learn how the IRS' renewed enforcement efforts will impact employer reporting and associated penalty exposure.

Gain insights into:

CMS Notice and disclosure requirements
Which plan pays first when an employee is covered by Medicare and a group health plan
Common HR timing errors and oversights

Be able to answer these questions:

How does an employee's entitlement to Medicare affect their right to continued health coverage under COBRA?
What risks arise when a Medicare-entitled employee contributes to an HSA?
Are there compliant ways to remove Medicare-eligible employees from the group health plan?

April

Coming Soon
April 11, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Benefit Considerations during Layoffs, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Attend this month's webinar to learn how to manage benefits in a slowing economy.

Gain insights into:

Benefit and COBRA references in employment contracts and severance agreements
How temporary layoffs and furloughs may affect Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting obligations
What determines if the buyer or seller is responsible for making COBRA available to M&A-qualified beneficiaries

Be able to answer these questions:

What is the impact of becoming part of a controlled group after a merger or acquisition?
If a business closes, will the group health plan remain open for COBRA beneficiaries?
What are the differences between an asset sale and a stock sale?

May

Coming Soon
May 9, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Get It Right Every Time: A Refresher on COBRA Rules and Best Practices
Attend this month's webinar to refresh your understanding of COBRA regulations and how to avoid costly pitfalls.

Gain insights into:

The three requirements for meeting COBRA entitlement
Updates on COBRA alternatives
The interaction between COBRA and Medicare, and COBRA and FMLA

Be able to answer these questions:

What are some common COBRA mistakes that can lead to big problems?
What COVID-19 impacts remain for COBRA notices and payment due dates?
What are the employee benefit considerations to think about for furlough, layoff, mergers, and acquisitions?

June

Coming Soon
June 13, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Navigate Your Way Through FMLA
Attend this month's webinar to learn how to recognize covered employers, eligible employees, and qualifying reasons for family medical leave.

Gain insights into:

Regulations surrounding mental health and substance abuse leave
Managing benefits during FMLA leave
Coordination with disability insurance and workers' compensation

Be able to answer these questions:

What are an employer’s obligations when an employee resigns or fails to return while on FMLA leave?
What guidelines must employers follow when an employee submits an FMLA certification that is vague or incomplete?
Can an employee work another job (“moonlight”) while on FMLA leave?

July

Coming Soon
July 11, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Getting It Right: ACA Counting, Tracking, and Reporting

August

Coming Soon
Aug. 15, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Are You My Employee? The Importance of Proper Classification

September

Coming Soon
Sep. 12, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Rolling with the Punches: Best Practices for a Successful Open Enrollment

October

Coming Soon
Oct. 10, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Size Matters: When Is the Right Time to Consider Self-Funding?

November

Coming Soon
Nov. 14, 2023
1 p.m. CST

To Be or Not to Be: Which Notice, When, Why?

December

Coming Soon
Dec. 12, 2023
1 p.m. CST

Year-End Compliance and What to Expect in 2024

Thank you to our valued UBA Alliance and strategic partner Fisher Phillips for sharing their expertise.