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FFCRA update: DOL clarifies issues related to paid leave
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division recently posted additional guidance regarding paid sick and emergency childcare leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Temporary regs address health plans and pandemic-related paid leave
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued temporary regulations implementing the emergency paid sick and family leave provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
How the CARES Act affects employer-sponsored benefits
By now, most employers have presumably read up on the basic tax relief and financial assistance aspects of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. What you may not have heard much about is how the law affects employer-sponsored benefit plans.
EEOC guidance addresses screening employees for COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has changed the way most employers are interacting with their employees. Many organizations have sent employees home to work remotely, but this isn’t feasible in every industry.
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FFCRA goes into effect today + Employee Rights Notice
The Department of Labor (DOL) has continued to update its Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions and Answers to provide more guidance on the emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and medical
CARES Act - Retirement Plan Provisions
April 1, 2020 Many new provisions for participants to access their vested account balances in employer-sponsored retirement plans are included in the recently enacted CARES Act. A summary of these provisions include:
DOL releases FFCRA employee rights notice and FAQ
The Department of Labor has released the Employee Rights Notice under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Each covered employer must post the notice in a conspicuous place on its premises.
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Payroll tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Remember the importance of soft skills during difficult times
When the going gets tough, patience and good manners often go out the window. While employers deal with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), stress levels are rising. In turn, relationships — both internal and external — are at risk.
