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IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Credits for FFCRA Leave - Video

2/23/2021

On Jan. 29, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on tax credits available to employers for providing paid employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The updates address the recent extension of tax credits to employers who choose to offer FFCRA leave through March 31, 2021. This Legal Update video explains further.

DOL Issues New Q&As About FFCRA Leave Requirements - Video

1/28/2021

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued two additional Q&As on the employee leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The new Q&As address FFCRA leave after Dec. 31, 2020, and employees' right to payment for FFCRA leave taken before Dec. 31, 2020. This video addresses the new Q&As.

States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus

10/28/2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new employee leave laws and issued new regulations and guidance on existing leave laws and programs. This Compliance Bulletin briefly summarizes new state leave rules for workers affected by COVID-19. It has been updated to include California supplemental paid sick leave, Philadelphia public health emergency leave, and new family leave rules in Oregon.

Adjusting Paid Leave Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

10/28/2020

Many employers across the country are changing paid leave programs to comply with applicable federal, state or local guidelines during the pandemic and support employees through these challenging times. This article provides an overview of considerations for employers to keep in mind when evaluating their current programs.

Employee Leave-sharing Programs and the Coronavirus

5/26/2020

Employers seeking ways to help their employees during the coronavirus pandemic may consider implementing an employee leave-sharing program. This Compliance Overview examines leave-sharing programs and their legal implications.

Benefits Buzz Newsletter - May 2020

5/4/2020

This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the IRS' decision to allow high deductible health plans to cover coronavirus-related costs before deductibles are met and two laws that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act – Leave Request Form

4/21/2020

This form may be used by an employee to request paid sick leave. This form accommodates a new type of leave that can be used by an employee in the event they need to stay home in order to care for their child whose school or child care facility has been closed due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave - Premiums Start in 2019

12/17/2018

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Washington employees will be eligible for paid family and medical leave benefits. Payroll deductions to fund the paid family and medical leave program will begin Jan. 1, 2019. Employer reporting will also begin in 2019. This Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the law's benefits and requirements.

Webinar - Developments in Paid Leave Requirements

10/13/2017

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IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Credits for FFCRA Leave - Video

DOL Issues New Q&As About FFCRA Leave Requirements - Video

States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus

Adjusting Paid Leave Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Employee Leave-sharing Programs and the Coronavirus

Benefits Buzz Newsletter - May 2020

Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act – Leave Request Form

Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave - Premiums Start in 2019

Webinar - Developments in Paid Leave Requirements

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