Hey California employers! You thought COVID sick leave was voluntary this year. But, surprise, it’s actually not voluntary and here is the best part – or worst part – the paid leave is retroactive for most California employees. Yep, so there ya go. Some super smart attorneys from FordHarrison have provided some excellent FAQs on […]
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
On March 31, 2021, President Joe Biden announced his newest proposal, the American Jobs Plan (the “Plan”). According to the announcement, the Plan is an eight-year, $2 trillion dollar investment that is designed to improve and modernize U.S infrastructure and landscapes. It will also be used to create jobs and economic growth, as well as […]
Notice 2021-25 provides guidance regarding the temporary 100-percent deduction for expenses that are paid or incurred in 2021 and 2022, for food or beverages provided by a restaurant. In particular, the notice explains when the temporary 100-percent deduction applies and when the 50-percent limitation continues to apply for purposes of § 274 of the Internal Revenue […]
Provisions implement COBRA premium assistance through September 2021 The U.S. Department of Labor today issued guidance implementing the American Rescue Plan’s Continuation of Health Coverage premium assistance provisions to provide full COBRA premium assistance to certain individuals who have experienced a reduction in hours or involuntary termination of employment. The guidance from the department’s Employee Benefits Security […]
Generally, federal workplace posters must be displayed or posted in conspicuous places where they are easily visible to all employees — the intended audience. The FMLA, EEO, and EPPA posters are also required to be placed where they can be seen by applicants for employment. In addition, the DOL has said that remote workers must also […]
I include a summary here because you might read the rest of this article and think, “No way, really?!” And yes, yes really. Summary: The American Rescue Plan Act provides for a 100 percent COBRA premium subsidy for certain former employees from April 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021 and provides a second chance for […]
The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). Notice 2021-23 explains the changes to the Employee Retention Credit for the first two calendar quarters of […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire March 31. Because of ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, DHS has extended the Form I-9 flexibility […]
Employers Will Have Until July 19 to Submit Two Years of EEO-1 Data After delaying the opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection on May 8, 2020 in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data […]
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more readily available each day. As a result, not only are more doses being administered, but much of the initial insecurity surrounding them has faded. One reason for this is because there is a decrease in vaccines wasted over time. In January 2021, when the vaccines were first being released – […]