Hey Compliance Warriors! The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act – also known as CARES – became law containing an unprecedented level of emergency funds and tax credits for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Read on…
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Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced three new opinion letters that address compliance issues related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). An opinion letter is an official, written opinion by the Department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) on how a particular law applies in specific circumstances presented by the person […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Each covered employer must post a notice of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. An employer may satisfy this requirement by emailing or direct mailing this notice to employees, or posting this notice on an employee information internal or external website. Read on… […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! As provided under the legislation, the U.S. Department of Labor will be issuing implementing regulations. Additionally, as warranted, the Department will continue to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA. UPDATED 3.28.2020 Read on… DEFINITIONS “Paid sick leave” – means paid leave under the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.[1] The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Are you frustrated because you need more answers and support from DOL regarding the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)? Are you ready to become a part of the solution? Read on… The U.S. Department of Labor will be hosting a national online dialogue to provide employers and employees with an innovative […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The following information is intended to answer some of the most frequently asked questions that have arisen when private and public employers require employees to take furloughs and to take other reductions in pay and / or hours worked as businesses and State and local governments adjust to economic challenges. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, including the requirement for reasonable accommodation and rules about medical examinations and inquiries. Read on… Updated on March 19, 2020 The ADA and Rehabilitation Act rules continue to apply, but they do not interfere with or […]
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DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
Hey Compliance Warriors! Due to precautions being implemented by employers and employees related to physical proximity associated with COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) under Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). […]