Employee Benefits andExecutive Compensation
Our practice advises senior-level executives respecting their employment agreements and other compensation arrangements, and we represent companies of all sizes on executive employment and other compensation arrangements as well as on setting up and implementing complex benefit plans. We counsel clients on how to adjust to the changing landscape of health care benefit regulation, including compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Our services include:
- 409A Compliance
- Affordable Care Act Compliance
- DOL and IRS Audits and Correction Programs
- Equity-Based Compensation Arrangements
- ERISA Litigation
- ESOPs, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans and Defined Benefit Pension Plans
- Executive Arrangements
- Health and Welfare Plans
- SEC Filings
- Transactions
Our practice is distinguished by individuals who came to Taylor English after decades of senior-level leadership at international law firms. We bring decades of experience to every area of benefits. Our team also has the insight of a member with Big Four accounting firm and IRS experience.
Related Services: Labor Relations | Employment | Employment & Labor Litigation
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3 Reasons Why Your Post-Pandemic Company Should Have a Handbook
April 10th, 2023
During the pandemic, remote working became normalized and employment laws continued to evolve. All of this has impacted business owners….
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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2023 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
November 3rd, 2022
ATLANTA, November 3, 2022 – Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2023 edition of the U.S. News &…
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Your SPD Must Be Restated Every Five Years
July 21st, 2022
ERISA requires an employer that maintains employee benefit plans (such as 401k plans, employee stock ownership plans, and health and…
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Free Medicare Coverage of Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests
May 17th, 2022
Effective April 4, 2022, Medicare will cover the costs of Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests for individuals with Medicare Part B,…
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Department of Health and Human Services Updates Preventive Care and Screening Guidelines
February 23rd, 2022
In January 2022 the Department of Health and Human Services updated the preventive care and screening guidelines for women, adolescents,…
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The Departments of Labor, Tax, and Health & Human Services Issue Guidance Regarding Group Health Plan Requirement to Cover OTC COVID19 Tests at 100%
February 11th, 2022
Late February 4, 2022, the government issued FAQs About Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
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Department of Health and Human Services Updates Preventive Care and Screening Guidelines
January 14th, 2022
On January 11, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued guidance updating the comprehensive preventive care and…
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New Guidance Requires Health Care Plans to Pay for Over-the Counter COVID-19 Tests Without a Doctor’s Order
January 11th, 2022
On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) issued…
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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2022 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
November 5th, 2021
Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News & Best Lawyers “Best Law…
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Transparency Rule & No Surprises Act Chart
October 7th, 2021
On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued the “FAQs About…
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“Healthcare Law Updates: No Surprises Act, HIPAA, and More,” National Business Institute
September 30th, 2021
On September 30, Brandie Barrows presented a National Business Institute webinar on, “Healthcare Law Updates: No Surprises Act, HIPAA,…
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No Surprises Act Regulations: Prohibition on Surprise Bills & Balance Billing
August 31st, 2021
On July 13, 2021, the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) published Interim Final…
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Forty-Eight Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America
August 20th, 2021
Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 48 attorneys were recognized in 39 practice areas in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers…
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Transparency Rule & No Surprises Act Chart
August 3rd, 2021
The No Surprises Act was signed into law December 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 to protect…
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The Affordable Care Act Survives a Third Supreme Court Challenge
June 17th, 2021
In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing because they had not suffered the sort of direct…
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Overwhelmed by Compliance with the 100% COBRA Subsidy?
June 16th, 2021
The government recently issued a large amount of guidance and employers like you have questions. Who is eligible for the COBRA Subsidy?…
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American Rescue Plan Act: DOL COBRA Premium Subsidy Updates
May 19th, 2021
On May 17, 2021 the Department of Labor hosted a WebEx Presentation on the ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy. At the end of the Presentation two…
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“Compliance with the 2021 COBRA Subsidy for Employers,” Taylor English
May 10th, 2021
On May 10, 2021, Brandie Barrows presented a webinar on, “Compliance with the 2021 COBRA Subsidy for Employers.” The webinar discussion…
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Extends COVID Health National Health Emergency
April 27th, 2021
We want to alert clients that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) has extended the COVID Health National Health…
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The Department of Labor Issues Model Notices and Additional Guidance Regarding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 100% COBRA Premium Subsidy
April 14th, 2021
Purpose We want to alert clients to the availability of Model COBRA Subsidy Notices and Frequently Asked Questions (the FAQs) issued by…
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Creates a 100% COBRA Premium Subsidy
April 1st, 2021
Purpose We want to alert clients to the provision in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 which creates a 100% COBRA premium subsidy…
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Thirty-Three Taylor English Attorneys Named Among 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers
February 19th, 2021
Taylor English is pleased to announce that 25 of its attorneys have been included in the 2021 Super Lawyers list for Georgia, and an…
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Taylor English Receives Recognition in U.S. News & Best Lawyers 2021 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
November 6th, 2020
Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2021 edition of the U.S. News & Best Lawyers “Best Law…
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Forty-Nine Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America
August 21st, 2020
Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 49 attorneys were recognized in 37 practice areas in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers…
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The CARES Act and Employee Benefits
April 10th, 2020
We have prepared this alert for our clients based primarily on questions we have received on the some of the provisions of the…
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Medicare Telehealth Waivers During the Covid-19 Emergency
March 20th, 2020
Acting under emergency authority, the US Department of Health and Human Services has waived most of the roadblocks for seamless Medicare…
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31 Taylor English Attorneys Named Among Georgia Super Lawyers for 2020
February 25th, 2020
Taylor English is pleased to announce that 23 of its attorneys have been included in the 2020 Super Lawyers list for Georgia, and an…
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Taylor English Duma Receives Top Rankings in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 9th, 2019
Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list….
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36 Taylor English Attorneys Named Among Georgia Super Lawyers for 2019
February 21st, 2019
Taylor English Duma LLP is pleased to announce that 24 of its attorneys have been included in the 2019 Super Lawyers list for Georgia,…
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Taylor English Receives Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 2nd, 2018
Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2019 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” list….
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Taylor English Duma LLP was built from the ground up to provide highest-quality legal services for optimal value. The firm combines the best aspects of a traditional law firm with seasoned attorneys throughout the United States. Together, our attorneys work each day to provide timely, creative, and cost-effective counsel to help clients solve problems and achieve goals. Taylor English clients run the gamut from Fortune 500 companies to middle market businesses to start ups and entrepreneurs. The firm is the Georgia law firm member of GGI Global Alliance AG, the leading worldwide alliance of accounting and law firms, giving our clients access to a trusted stable of high-quality professional services organizations around the globe.