Employee Benefit Plan Audits

/Overview

Our employee benefits lawyers help companies to audit their workplace policies and employee benefits plans to ensure compliance with the rapidly changing legal environments in which they operate locally, nationally, and globally. These audits can prevent litigation, large-scale government audits, and massive fines by identifying and addressing problems proactively. They also prevent M&A transactions from derailing. Nixon Peabody helps companies navigate the growing complexity of their plans, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

Clients turn to us to:

• Provide guidance on plan operational requirements, important changes employee benefits laws, and plan qualification and reporting failures
• Advise plan committees and administrators on ERISA special fiduciary rules, roles, and responsibilities
• Our counsel extends to a wide spectrum of employee benefits plan services, including health, life, disability, cafeteria, and other welfare benefit plans
• Review healthcare continuation provisions of COBRA and the privacy requirements of HIPAA
• Ensure compliance with the employer coverage and contribution requirements of the Affordable Care Act
• Represent employers before the DOL, IRS, and other agencies in audits and regulatory actions

Our dedicated team is well-equipped to represent employers in dealings with various government agencies, including the DOL, IRS, and others, in the event of audits and regulatory actions related to employee benefits plan audits. We are your trusted partners in navigating the complexities of employee benefits law, providing sophisticated guidance and comprehensive services to safeguard your organization's compliance and peace of mind.

/Recognition

• Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 National firm for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.