Hey Compliance Warriors! Unemployment is a pretty hot topic in the US right now. With many employers re-opening, the question then remains what happens to an ex-employees unemployment if they’re offered their job back. Read on… Article Via: bowditch.com One of the most obvious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the record-high number of individuals […]
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Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources
Are Your Employees Refusing To Return To Work?
Hey Compliance Warriors! There’s plenty of people out there who are still rather panicked about the COVID-19 crisis, and rightfully so. But it can make reopening our businesses rather challenging when people don’t want to come back in. For guidance on encouraging your workforce, Read on… Article Via: www.icemiller.com “Many employers are working on bringing […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Every state has similar guidelines for reopening, but they’re not all the same. So if you’re a resident of the great state of Virginia, then please, Read on… Article Via: mwcllc.com “With portions of the Commonwealth of Virginia starting to reopen, there are important measures employers should consider as they plan for […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources
Faking COVID-19 Infection Could Be A Federal Crime
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re flying by the seat of our pants in 2020 and this case is no exception. The question at hand? How harshly should someone faking a Covid-19 case be punished, if at all? Article Via: constangy.com “The Justice Department is prosecuting a […]
health and safety, Human Resources, New York
COVID-19 – Paid Leave for Health Care Workers In New York
Hey Compliance Warriors! New guidance has been given to medical facilities in NY mandating that their healthcare workers be given paid leave. This leave comes with several COVID-19 based caveats but it is a significant step in the right direction of treating healthcare workers as they should be. Read on… Article Via: littler.com “On May […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Because of the Coronaurus outbreak, health agencies have extended cobra benefit enrollment to help people in crisis. Below you’ll see the extended details of the plan answering your questions! Read on… Article Via: gtlaw.com “On May 4, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re getting newer research data every day about what existing medical conditions are affected by COVID. Because of this, guidelines to protect our employees are often updated or changed. Stay abreast of the changes with this article! Read on… Article Via: esrcheck.com “On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Government officials across the country are easing up on business closures and stay at home orders. Here is an article and table of reopening protocols as of today. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced, on May 14th, an extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted earlier this year. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Internal Revenue Service released guidance, on Wednesday, to allow temporary changes to section 125 cafeteria plans. These changes extend the claims period for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs and allow taxpayers to make mid-year changes. Read on…