2020 Election: Updates for employers

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Webinars

Alight on the 2020 U.S. Election

Thursday, November 12, 2020 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT

On Demand

What U.S. employers can expect during a Biden presidency

November 16, 2020 2:00 p.m. CT

Our experts share insights into the key issues that could impact employers during the Biden presidency.

Alight in the News: Some 401(k) investors moved to fixed income this week and may have missed rally

November 5, 2020 9:00 a.m. CT

Read the latest CNBC article that references Alight’s 401(k) Index to compare investor behavior around the U.S. presidential elections in 2016 and 2020.

Alight in the News: Trading activity for 401(k) investors climbs ahead of presidential election

November 3, 2020 9:00 a.m. CT

Read the latest CNBC article that references Alight’s 401(k) Index and how trading activity among retirement savers increased before Election Day.

How President Trump and Vice President Biden compare on key tax issues

October 27, 2020 9:00 a.m. CT

The differences in the presidential candidates’ tax proposals are stark, and compounded by the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How President Trump and Vice President Biden compare on key retirement issues

October 27, 2020 9:00 a.m. CT

With the changing political climate, it’s increasingly important that participants receive trusted and unbiased investment guidance.

How President Trump and Vice President Biden compare on key healthcare issues

October 26, 2020 9:00 a.m. CT

Take a closer look at the healthcare issues impacting employers for the 2020 election.

Recent legislation

Canadian legislative changes in response to COVID-19

April 7, 2020 1:00 pm CT

In response to COVID-19, Canada has enacted a number of provisions on the federal and provincial levels to help employers and individuals impacted by the global pandemic. On March 25th, 2020, bill C-13 An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19, was unanimously passed into law in the parliament of Canada in support of the relief initiatives introduced by the federal government of Canada’s COVID-19 emergency response plan. Several other temporary relief measures have also been announced by authority of the Government of Canada Department of Finance, or the Canada Employment Insurance Commission, and the Pension Authorities. We’ve put together a summary of the key impacts these relief measures will have on Canadian employers.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: understanding the impact for U.S. employers

March 30, 2020 8:45am CT

On Friday, March 27, the President signed H.R. 748, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, into law. The Act was passed by the House earlier in the day and by the Senate on Wednesday, March 25. To help employers understand the potential impact of the CARES Act on their organization, we’ve outlined the key employer plan, payroll and leave provisions.

COVID-19 legislative relief package: understanding the impact for U.S. employers

March 19, 2020 12:00pm CT

On Wednesday, March 18, the U.S. Senate passed and the President signed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which was previously passed by the House on March 14, 2020. The Act provides important provisions to alleviate the impact of COVID-19 for U.S. workers. We have prepared frequently asked questions to help employers better understand the legislation and its potential impact on their organizations.