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The Families First Coronavirus 19 Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020.
COBRA Premium Assistance FAQs and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released frequently asked questions (FAQs)...
Can I mandate my employees to get vaccinated? Update
In this episode of HR Insights, Sue Justice of Emery HR discusses if you can or if you should mandate your employees get vaccinated for COVID-19. Be sure to listen in.
Overview of Unemployment Benefits Changes Under the CARES Act
The CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses...
Enforcement of FFCRA
The DOL will not bring enforcement actions against employers for violations of the FFCRA prior to April 17, 2020, provided that the employer has...
New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves
We strongly suggest that employers read through the entire Questions and Answers document prior to Wednesday, so they have an understanding of how...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
On Friday, March 27, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The new law is a $2 trillion economic...
Gov Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 16, 2020 Governor Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor...
COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves
On Tuesday, March 24, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the effective date of the leaves available through the Families First Coronavirus...
FFCRA Payroll Tax Credit – Easing the Burden for Employers
On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law on March 18, 2020. In the coming days and weeks, federal regulatory agencies,...