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One way that employers can reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace is employee testing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidance regarding...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has released additional guidance regarding how to apply federal employment laws in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new questions and answers were...
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Right now, many employers may be facing hard decisions that lead to layoffs, furloughed employees, and reduced pay. That's why now is a good time to take a moment and look towards the...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers to provide employees with up to 80 hours of paid sick leave and up to 10 weeks of partially compensated...
Mental health is in the forefront as an impact of the coronavirus pandemic. A new article inThe Atlanticdiscusses widespread increases of anxiety, depression and substance abuse since the onset of...
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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury Departments have provided a second set of frequently asked questions (FAQs Part 43) about health coverage issues...
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published new guidance to help employers plan how to reopen their workplaces, which covers:
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A Joint Final Rule was recently issued by the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and the Treasury Department. Under the notice, it extends certain time frames when it comes...
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Revised May 4, 2021
Many states have passed laws and issued new guidance and rules about employee leave taken for COVID-19 reasons. These provisions are in addition to the paid employee...
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President Trump recently signed a bill which amended the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act. It provides borrowers with more flexibility to spend PPP funds without...
