The American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), signed into law on March 11, 2021, obligates employers to pay COBRA insurance premiums for individuals who suffer job loss. Under the plan, employers receive the subsidy, which they pass...more
4/9/2021
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Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Notice Requirements ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits
The recent guidance concerning OSHA’s record-keeping requirements will go into effect on May 26, 2020. Under the requirements, COVID-19 is a recordable illness, which means employers are duty-bound to record cases of...more
On January 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published three new opinion letters that every employer should review.
The first involves an employer’s nondiscretionary bonus payment of $3,000 given to employees who...more
2/14/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
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Over-Time ,
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