Year-End Appropriations Legislation Includes Many Changes Impacting Group Health Benefit Plans At the end of 2020, Congress passed, and the former President signed a Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) that included many provisions impacting employer-sponsored group...
DOL Finalizes New Worker Classification Regs The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule earlier this month on January 6, 2021, clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....
It is always a good idea to review your Employee Handbook annually to ensure policies and practices are aligned and remain applicable. With the Covid-19 pandemic shifting many practices, employers are encouraged to consider a few key...
*** Things are changing day to day. Please check back for updates. A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill has become law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA)...
On December 2, 2020, the CDC announced new guidelines for domestic travel and revised its quarantine recommendations. Below outlines the reduced quarantine options: Under the new guidelines: ∙ If an individual has been exposed to the virus and...
