Employer Annual Filing Required
The only businesses exempt from ERISA are government employers and church groups. Your clients may be liable for serious financial and/or criminal penalties if they:
- Fail to create a Summary Plan Description (SPD), which could trigger a plan audit by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- Neglect to file the Summary Annual Report (SAR) Form 5500 to the IRS
- Fail to provide an SPD to their employees
- Fail to have documentation in order that protects against disgruntled employees if issues regarding coverage arise