This is to remind employers that the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA” or the “Act”), signed into law on March 11, Extends the payroll tax credits available to employers who will be voluntarily providing FFCRA Covid-19 related paid…
Updated January 25, 2021 Note: FFCRA Leave Requirements Expired Dec. 31, 2020, but employers can claim the FFCRA tax credit through March 31, 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the new COVID-19 relief bill) that was signed into…
Below are summaries of a few significant new employer laws that will take effect on January 1, 2021. COVID-19 Workplace Exposure Notice and Reporting AB 685 (Reyes) created COVID-19 notice and reporting obligations for all California employers. The new…
Below is a summary of new developments and requirements for employers for 2021: Cal-OSHA Emergency Regulations On November 30,2020, Cal/OSHA established emergency regulations for employers that include having a detailed written COVID-19 Prevention Plan. This is a stand-alone document…
Please note that the law and its interpretation by the DOL and other agencies is rapidly evolving, so this information is subject to change. This summary was published on November 18, 2020. Overview The Families First Coronavirus Response Act…
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), businesses with fewer than 500 employees must give eligible employees paid sick and family leave. Because these wages are taxable to the employee, they must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2…
Key Points The Legislature passed AB 685, which establishes mandatory COVID-19 notification requirements. Before being passed, the bill was updated to indicate presumption of retaliation for unfavorable employment actions and removed the $10,000 penalty provisions. Notification requirements do not apply…
