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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

FFCRA Regulations Revised Due to Court Decision

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The Department of Labor revised paid sick leave and family medical leave regulations regarding the provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Changes were made...

FFCRA Employee Leave Q&As

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After passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Department of Labor (DOL) issued questions and answers (Q&As) providing guidance on the implementation of the...

Pay or Play Penalties Increase for 2021

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The IRS updated the frequently asked questions on the pay or play penalties to include the increased penalty amounts for the 2021 calendar year. The pay or play rules, also referred...

New FAQs Regarding FFCRA Leave and Return to School

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The Department of Labor (DOL) published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding employee paid leave in different school reopening situations.

Tracking Hours Worked for Remote Employees

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The Department of Labor issued a bulletin to remind employers to accurately keep track of the hours their employees work away from the office. This applies to telework, remote work...

New Ruling Blocks LGBTQ+ Health Care Discrimination

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A federal court has granted an injunction blocking a Health and Human Services (HHS) regulation that would have allowed health care and insurance discrimination based on...

President Trump Extends Pandemic Relief

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President Trump recently signed an executive order and three memorandums to address pandemic relief since negotiations between lawmakers recently collapsed. The executive actions extend...

New Guidance Issued on Employee Leave Sharing Plans

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For those adversely affected by COVID-19, the IRS issued FAQs which said employers may setup leave-sharing programs. Employees would be able to deposit leave into an employer-sponsored...

Payroll Tax Deferment Ordered

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President Trump recently ordered the Treasury Department to defer collecting certain payroll taxes from September 1 to December 31, 2020. The payroll taxes will need to be recouped at...

New ADA Opioid Addiction Guidance

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance which clarifies existing requirements related to opioid use and employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).