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2 months ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sarah Church |Anne Greene
In the prior article we discussed the reasoning behind creation of a health and welfare committee to oversee administration of the health and welfare plans. In creating a charter, a plan sponsor will need to decide whether to include a work plan as an exhibit to that charter as a general guide to more comprehensive compliance. This work plan helps to serve as a roadmap of issues to be covered, with some tasks performed only on an as-needed basis.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Sarah Church |Anne Greene
Following the flurry of regulatory guidance and informal comments from officials at the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and other agencies of the Federal government, health and welfare plans should be a primary focus for plan sponsors in the upcoming year.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
medcitynews.com | Sarah Church
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects millions of Americans, but unfortunately only a tiny fraction of those who struggle with alcohol receive any of the FDA-approved, evidence-based treatments proven effective in reducing the negative consequences of problematic alcohol use. According to data shared by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), as of 2023 28.8 million U.S. adults were diagnosed with AUD.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
nature.com | Eliah G. Overbey |JangKeun Kim |Braden T. Tierney |Jiwoon Park |Deena Najjar |Remi Klotz | +30 more
AbstractSpaceflight induces molecular, cellular, and physiological shifts in astronauts and poses myriad biomedical challenges to the human body, which are becoming increasingly relevant as more humans venture into space1-6. Yet, current frameworks for aerospace medicine are nascent and lag far behind advancements in precision medicine on Earth, underscoring the need for rapid development of space medicine databases, tools, and protocols.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
nature.com | Jiwoon Park |Eliah G. Overbey |JangKeun Kim |Braden T. Tierney |Deena Najjar |Sarah Church | +4 more
AbstractSpaceflight can change metabolic, immunological, and biological homeostasis and cause skin rashes and irritation, yet the molecular basis remains unclear. To investigate the impact of short-duration spaceflight on the skin, we conducted skin biopsies on the Inspiration4 crew members before (L-44) and after (R + 1) flight.
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Adam Cantor |Sarah Church |Andy Daly
This week we move away from the world of the standard retirement or health and welfare plans and into the world of executive compensation. Executive compensation arrangements provide a company with a highly flexible benefit to further attract and retain top talent. Issues in design and administration of these plans include timing of taxation and whether the plans may be subject to ERISA filing requirements.
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Sep 22, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Adam Cantor |Sarah Church |Andy Daly
In the past two weeks, we have presented a few items that plan sponsors can review in hopes of curbing common employee benefits and executive compensation errors. This week in our Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) series, we touch on a small sample of common health and welfare flukes which may lead to surprising consequences.
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Sep 22, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Adam Cantor |Sarah Church |Andy Daly
For better or for worse, the 401(k) plan has moved to center stage in the context of American retirement policy. Fittingly, Part 2 of this Employee Retirement Income Securities Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) driven series focuses on a handful of common misses that occur with 401(k) plans. Not Knowing the Terms of the Plan Document - Definition of CompensationLast week, we touched on the importance of a plan operating in accordance with its terms.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Adam Cantor |Sarah Church |Andy Daly
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) has a reputation for being intimidating and understandably so. Although plan sponsors must practically consider business needs and evaluate benefits alongside general labor and employment considerations, ERISA’s fiduciary standards may seem more stringent than what general corporate decisionmakers find reasonable and ERISA has become so expansive that it has become its own universe alongside labor and employment considerations.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
tandfonline.com | Emily Usher |Sarah Church |Linda S. Prokopy |Jackie M. Getson
AbstractPolicymakers, practitioners, and governing bodies increasingly recognize the critical role stakeholder engagement plays in successful environmental planning and decision-making. Although stakeholder engagement can improve project outcomes, identifying best practices for stakeholder engagement that apply to diverse topics and settings can be a challenge.
