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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Employment Law Update

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US President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, the Act) on March 11, 2021. ARPA follows from weeks of negotiations in Congress and attempts to facilitate the country’s...more

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The Latest COVID-19 Stimulus: Highlights of Key Tax Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, 2021) was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 to address the continuing economic impact on employers and employees the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed. The ARPA...more

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Congress Passes American Rescue Plan: What Employers Need to Know

On March 10, 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“Rescue Plan”), a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package intended to provide continued economic relief to individuals, businesses, and state and local...more

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$1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package on Track to Become Law

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On March 6, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed its version of President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” by a vote of 50-49 (Vice President Kamala Harris was prepared to cast a tie-breaking vote in favor of the bill).  All Senate...more

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Understanding the Four Goals of Biden’s “American Rescue Plan”

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President Joe Biden announced his plan for a new COVID-19 relief package on January 20, 2021 - the day he took office. He, along with Democrat leadership, attempted to gain bipartisan support for the legislation, but...more

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Daunting Deadlines: Congress’ To-Do List on Expiring Laws

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While Washington is rushing to enact COVID-19 funding before the mid-March expiration of enhanced federal unemployment benefits, lawmakers face a host of upcoming policy deadlines that will require congressional action....more

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Biden’s Proposed COVID-19 Economic Rescue Plan Would Lead To Dramatic Workplace Changes

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President-elect Biden has unveiled an ambitious legislative package that would serve to not only provide a third wave of economic stimulus relief to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also transform the American...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Long-Awaited Stimulus Relief Bill Has Passed: Key Highlights for Employers

The long-awaited stimulus relief bill has officially been enacted. On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Bill), several months after aid had lapsed for many individuals and businesses...more

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What Employers Should Know About the New Congressional COVID Relief Bill

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After months of debate, Congress has passed, and President Trump is expected to sign, a COVID-19 relief, appropriations, and tax bill. Doubtlessly, the Bill, which is nearly 6,000 pages long, will undergo much scrutiny and...more

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Congress Passes the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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In a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The act expands unemployment benefits, mandates job protected paid and unpaid leave for reasons related to coronavirus, and requires certain...more

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More Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 2 of 2)

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Earlier we posted Part 1 highlighting certain aspects of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), which the federal government enacted to provide financial relief to individuals and businesses...more

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CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. It is the largest stimulus package in U.S. history, and provides $2.2 trillion in relief to individuals, businesses, and...more

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Key Employment Law Implications Of The CARES Act

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, is a $2.3 trillion stimulus package that provides direct financial assistance to Americans and offers eligible businesses tax credits,...more

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Seven Reasons Employers Should Not Lay Off Employees in Response to COVID-19

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On March 19, 2020, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order to limit the operation of certain business, including bars, restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Although...more

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CARES Act: Foreign National and Immigrant Eligibility for Paid Leave, Unemployment Benefits, and Stimulus Rebates

On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, intended to stimulate the national economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act provides $2...more

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The Federal CARES Act – What You Need to Know About the Largest Stimulus Bill in History

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill designed to provide relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The CARES Act: A Comprehensive Overview for Employers

On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The CARES Act is the most expansive economic stimulus package in American history. The Act...more

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Labor Cost Reduction Options for Employers in a Distressed Economy: The CARES Act and Other Considerations

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Employers are considering whether to implement layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions in light of the economic uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert reviews significant considerations for employers that...more

McDermott Will & Emery

COVID-19: Health and Welfare Benefits and Relief Included in the CARES Act

In the ongoing effort to help individuals impacted by COVID-19, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (the “CARES Act” or “Act”) on March 27, 2020. The President signed the Act into law the...more

Fisher Phillips

CARES Act Stimulus Will Permit Business Loans To Cover Payroll, Expand Unemployment

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Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...more

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CARES Act Summary – Employees, Unemployment Insurance, and Assistance to State and Local Governments

Assistance to State, Local and Tribal Governments - The CARES Act establishes a $150 billion “Coronavirus Relief Fund” for state, local and tribal governments to use to cover any costs related to COVID-19 that had not...more

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CARES Act Payroll Tax Credits, Unemployment Benefits Enhancements, and Lending Programs Impact Compensation, Furlough, and Layoff...

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, commonly known as the CARES Act (the “Act”), enacted March 27, 2020, contains several interrelated elements that employers should consider when making decisions about...more

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Client Alert: The Senate Passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act

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On March 25th, the Senate passed the bill entitled, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (the “CARES Act”). This legislation is now before the House of Representatives. The CARES Act is intended to infuse...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CARES Act Provides Much-Needed Stimulus for U.S. Businesses, Individuals

On March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses, which in aggregate greatly exceeds the financial package...more

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CARES Act Changes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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As previously reported, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires private employers with fewer than 500 employees (and state/local government employers regardless of size) to provide special paid emergency...more

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