DOL Issues Guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act COBRA Subsidy On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that contains a new, temporary COBRA subsidy. From April 1, 2021 through September 31, 2021, the ARPA requires employers to cover 100% of an employee’s cost of continuing group health coverage […]
Tag: virginia
Federal Court Strikes Down Dallas Paid Sick Leave Ordinance The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has permanently enjoined a controversial Dallas ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave benefits to certain employees. The permanent injunction took effect on March 31, 2021. Dallas was the third city in Texas to enact […]
health and safety, Human Resources, Virginia
Alexandria, VA Provides Updates,Targeted Testing, & Workplace Safety Standards For COVID-19
Hey Compliance Warriors! The city of Alexandria in Virginia is taking very serious steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 currently. They’re providing a model that all businesses have the potential to follow suit with. Read on… Sign up to watch our BossCalls replay recorded July 29th – An up-to-date discussion about COVID-19 & it’s […]
Employment Law Blogs, Human Resources, Payroll, Virginia
Virginia Minimum Wage Goes Up – So Do Wage & Hour Claims
Hey Compliance Warriors! Virginia tried to do right by employees and give the minimum wage a boost. Along with some other legislation changes, now they’re seeing cases crop up because of the new laws. Read on… Article Via: natlawreview.com “Is Virginia the new California? That may be an exaggeration, but in April 2020 the […]